Micron Technology Inc. has opened its Global Development Centre in the southern Indian technology hub of Hyderabad and is expected to play a key role in contributing to the development of technologies behind breakthroughs in a wide range of areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.

India provides Micron with access to a highly educated and talented workforce. The skill set of Micron's employees in Hyderabad includes information technology functions and engineering talent who can design and develop high-quality, cutting-edge memory and storage solutions.

Micron's team of engineers, researchers and developers around the world drive innovation essential for managing the complexity of the company's global operations network, which includes supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, test and assembly, packaging, information technology and quality organizations.

Micron first expanded its footprint in India when it opened its operations site in Bengaluru in April 2019. The new center in Hyderabad complements the company's global centers of excellence around the world, providing design and product engineering functions for next-generation memory and high-value storage solutions. Located in the heart of Hyderabad's IT corridor and spanning 350,000sq.ft, Micron's office includes six purpose-built design and verification labs.

Micron Chief Executive Officer Sanjay Mehrotra said, "We're delighted to launch our Global Development Centre in Hyderabad and expand our team of engineers, researchers, developers and IT specialists. Leveraging global talent, like our new Hyderabad team members, helps us drive innovation and stay at the forefront of emerging memory technologies."

The company aims to fill a wide range of roles in Hyderabad, including those in engineering, science, research and information technology. Micron expects to hire approximately 2,000 employees in India within the next few years.