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 Platform Systems Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team. In this role, you will work closely with an internal interdisciplinary team to research, develop and test innovative RFID readers and use case algorithms that form the building blocks of Impinj’s RFID Solutions. Working side-by-side with Platform Firmware, Software, Hardware and Test teams, you will design, develop and test the computation layers and algorithms that are the foundation of the integrated platform that drive all our RFID Solutions. Our platform of tags, readers, on-reader software and cloud software is what allows us to give a digital identity and complete traceability to billions of everyday items. If you have a passion for using technology to dramatically change the way companies manage and operate their business, this is the role for you.
What you will do:- Leverage your communication systems and signal and data processing experience to research and develop RFID solution systems and algorithms to address the most challenging RFID use cases
- Pioneer new RFID applications leveraging such algorithms to help customers solve real world problems across different use cases and industries
- Partner with members of our platform system, software, and hardware teams to design and test innovative new RFID reader and gateway solutions
- Collaborate with enterprise customers and outside partners to develop and deploy novel RFID solutions based on the Impinj platform
- Create proof of concept demonstrations for customers to show potential uses of our RFID platform
- Help pioneer RFID uses and applications of our platform in ways which have yet to be imagined
- Dive deep into large-scale data to assess performance, building models of system behaviors, scaling into algorithmic and machine learning applications
- Leverage the insights derived from data coming from enterprise customer deployments to assess and improve system performance and build system behavior models
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent
- 8+ years of experience working in related fields
- Strong understanding of communication systems, basic algorithms, and signal processing, both in theory and in practical applications
- Proficient in programming using Matlab, Python, or C/C++
- Proficient using standard test and measurement equipment including spectrum analyzers, power meters, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes
- Experience in at least one object-oriented programming language such as C, C++, or Java
- Comfortable working in an Agile development process
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences and be able to adjust your communication style accordingly
- Experience in data analytics, statistical analysis, forecasting and modeling and data visualization tools
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 $129,000 - $200,000. 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.
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