Principal quality engineer [h1.location_city]

Job Description

Job Description

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 :

Impinj is seeking a Principal Software Engineer specializing in IoT and embedded applications to join our Solutions Software organization working with the Applied RF team to deliver on-reader software solutions. In this position, you will work in collaboration with our Platform Software, Hardware, and Systems Engineering teams to design and develop innovative RAIN RFID solutions at scale.

Our platform of tags, readers, gateways, and software allows us to give a digital identity to billions of everyday items. If you have a passion for using technology to fundamentally change the way companies run their business, this is the role for you.

What you will do :

• Leverage deep subject matter expertise in embedded Linux and network communication protocols to lead the design and development of embedded IoT solutions at scale
• Apply expertise in software architecture to help build modular software designs that allow for component reuse across multiple solutions and deployments
• Partner with stakeholders to determine user requirements for one or more complex use cases
• Rapidly prototype new algorithmic approaches to RAIN RFID solutions to enable internal research and innovation
• Provide technical leadership for the design and development of new features, products, applications or services
• Design high-performance APIs using MQTT, HTTP / REST, Kafka, AMQP, ZeroMQ or other related network technologies
• Mentor engineers to produce high-quality, reusable and maintainable code used across the product portfolio
• Champion and encourage the utilization of software engineering methodologies, including code coverage, static analysis, continuous integration, etc.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends to improve product reliability, performance, and customer experience
• Operate within a hybrid environment, working a few days of the week from our office in South Lake Union or our Lab in North Beacon Hill

What you will bring :

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 $168,000 - $267,000 . 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.