
Senior Staff Software Engineer, RFID Reader Platform
Impinj is a leading RAIN RFID provider and Internet of Things pioneer. We’re inventing ways to connect every thing to the Internet — including retail apparel, retail general merchandise, healthcare items, automobile parts, airline baggage, food and much more. With more than 100 billion items connected to date, and multiple Fortune 500 enterprises around the world using our platform, we solve for a better understanding of our world. If it’s a thing, we’re working to connect it. Join Impinj and help us realize our vision of a boundless IoT— connecting trillions of everyday items to the Internet.
Team Overview:
You will be joining the RAIN RFID Reader Platform team where you will get to work on Firmware for ARM 64/32 bit Processors that will be used in our future RFID Reader models. The RFID Reader Platform team works closely with cross-functional teams, including Hardware, RF Modem, Cloud, and QA, to ensure seamless end-to-end enterprise solutions.
What You Will Do:
- Lead the architecture and design of embedded firmware systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
- Write, test, and debug efficient, maintainable, and well-documented C/C++ code for embedded systems on ARM 64/32 bit processors and microcontrollers
- Lead system bring-up on new hardware platforms including driver development, peripheral integration, and board-level diagnostics
- Work closely with hardware, software, systems, and product teams to define and implement end-to-end solutions
- Provide technical leadership by setting direction, ensuring code quality, and promoting best practices
- Identify and execute optimization of code for performance, memory usage, and power consumption in resource-constrained environments
- Write and maintain clear and detailed documentation for software architecture, design, and code
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and peers across the organization
- Drive improvements in firmware development processes, including CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and documentation standards
- Stay ahead of industry trends and contribute to strategic technology decisions
What You Will Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible software development experience with a proven track record of success
- Demonstrated experience leading complex projects or initiatives with cross-functional impact
- Hands on experience leading BSP development
- Expertise in modern C++ programming for embedded systems
- Proficiency in Python
- Strong experience with Embedded Linux and microcontroller development
- In-depth knowledge of hardware interfaces (SPI, UART, I2C, GPIO)
- Strong understanding of hardware/software interaction and low-level programming
- Deep experience with debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD debuggers
- Experience working with networking protocols (TCP/IP, MQTT, CoAP, BLE, etc.)
- Experience developing on Linux Workstation
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
- Proven ability to mentor & guide junior engineers
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- A passionate reliance on good software development and test methodologies
- Ability to quickly learn & adapt to new technologies
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and documentation skills
Compensation & Benefits:
The benefits listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Impinj and the country where you work.
The typical base pay range for this role across the US is $148,400.00 - $222,500.00. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties, requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Both market wage data and the mid-point of the pay range is reviewed and used as the starting point for all new hire offers. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. US based employees have access to healthcare benefits; a 401(k) plan and company match among others.
For a more comprehensive list of US employment benefits, click here.
US Export Controls:
This position has access to technologies or data subject to U.S. export control regulations. Under these laws, the release or transfer of export-controlled items or information to individuals who are not classified as "U.S. persons" (as defined by Immigration & Nationality Act) may require prior authorization from the U.S. government. We may require additional documentation related to national identity to determine whether an export compliance license is required for any export-controlled items. This information is requested solely for the purpose of complying with U.S. export control laws and will not be used for other purposes. Learn more about export compliance here.
Why work at Impinj:
Know you’re making a difference. Competitive benefits. Support for remote work or a desk with a view. Weekly Q&A sessions with our executive team. Impinj provides an environment that fosters openness and innovation and is developing technology that delivers a positive impact on the world. Collaboration and teamwork are highly valued, and accomplishments are duly celebrated. We have an open paid time-off policy paired with a respect for work/life balance. Our headquarters is located in Seattle with spectacular views of the Olympics, Lake Union, and Mt Baker, which can be enjoyed from our rooftop deck. Our Brazilian site is in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, at “Tecnopuc,” a technology park that offers a very nice workplace for the development of groundbreaking technologies. Impinj is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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