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.
Impinj is seeking a Staff DevOps Engineer specializing in IoT and embedded applications to join our Solutions Software organization working with the Developer Infrastructure team to design, deliver, and maintain cloud-based developer infrastructure. In this position, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and tools that enable our engineering teams to deliver high-quality products quickly and efficiently. You will work closely with software, innovation, and silicon teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications and will play a key role in driving the adoption and improvement of DevOps practices across the organization.
What You Will Do:- Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable infrastructure using cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Enterprise to automate build, test, and deployment processes
- Manage and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure, using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Administer and maintain JFrog Artifactory for artifact storage and dependency management
- Implement configuration management and automation using Ansible
- Develop and maintain monitoring and alerting solutions using Datadog
- Write and maintain scripts and automation tools in Python for operational efficiency
- Collaborate with development teams to streamline deployments and improve release processes
- Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, security, and compliance across all environments
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to other DevOps engineers
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive continuous improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in DevOps, software development, or systems engineering
- Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g. Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
- Experience optimizing and managing GitHub and Artifactory deployments
- Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g. VMware ESXi / vSphere)
- Knowledge of networking, security best practices, and cloud architecture
- Knowledge of HashiCorp Vault for secrets management
- Strong problem‑solving abilities and comfort working in dynamic, evolving environments
- Good understanding of the software development lifecycle, structured project management, collaborative coding practices (such as code reviews and pair programming), and continuous improvement of code quality
- Strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to teammates and non-technical stakeholders
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 $136,000- $204,000. 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.
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.
Impinj Seattle, Washington, USA Office
Seattle, WA, United States
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