FPGA Engineering Intern

Team Overview:

As an intern in the reader FPGA group, you will gain experience in solving real world problems in FPGA development, while collaborating with cross functional teams.  You will go through the process of designing and implementing hardware updates to our FPGA production platform, as well as verifying the design through simulation and hardware tests. 

What You Will Do:

• Work with software, systems, and firmware engineers to make meaningful impacts on our current production platform
• Utilize Xilinx IP cores to replace existing in-house bus architecture with a common bus protocol to unlock potential for future reader FPGA products
• Update our Direct Memory Access (DMA) architecture to be compatible with the AXI stream bus protocol and continue to properly communicate with the software interface
• Update the FPGA simulation environment, utilizing Cocotb, to verify hardware updates were implemented as intended
• Create tests to run on hardware in our regression management suite for continued verification. 

What You Will Bring:

• Must be working towards a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar program 
• Course experience related to hardware engineering, FPGA/ASIC design and/or verification
• Ability to design, implement, and verify hardware modules
• Experience with common bus protocols (AXI, APB, WishBone, etc)
• Basic understanding of RF concepts and how they are used in RFID applications
• Experience with the following programming languages: SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL, Python, C/C++
• Strong technical skills and the ability to collaborate with a team to get tasks done in a timely manner

About the Impinj Summer Internship Program: 

The Impinj Summer Internship Program is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with a comprehensive learning experience that goes beyond traditional work assignments. Our program offers a unique blend of professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help interns thrive in their roles and prepare for successful careers. 

Benefits: 

• Gain exposure to senior leadership and industry insights 
• Receive mentorship and guidance from early-career professionals 
• Build a strong professional network and connect with peers 
• Develop valuable skills through hands-on experience and interactive learning sessions 
• Access to company resources, events, and networking opportunities 

The Impinj Summer Internship Program offers a holistic approach to intern development, combining practical work experience with mentorship, leadership engagement, and peer networking opportunities. By participating in this program, interns will not only contribute to meaningful projects but also gain valuable insights, skills, and connections that will support their future career endeavors. 

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 $26.00/hour - $36.00/hour. 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.