Impinj

Senior Software Engineer

Impinj$112K — $168K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of software development experience in embedded systems
  • Expertise in C and C++ for embedded applications
  • Proficiency in Python programming
  • Experience with Embedded Linux and SoC bootstrapping, device drivers, and firmware build systems such as Yocto
  • Strong debugging skills with tools like logic analyzers and GDB
  • In-depth knowledge of hardware interfaces like SPI, UART, I2C, and GPIO

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software on ARM processors and microcontrollers
  • Own hardware platform bring-up, including driver development and board-level diagnostics
  • Contribute to architecture and design reviews for software quality and scalability
  • Optimize code for performance in resource-constrained environments
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across embedded systems
  • Maintain clear and detailed documentation for architecture and code
  • Conduct unit testing to ensure functional and performance compliance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for improved organizational success
  • Mentor junior engineers and support their professional growth
  • Engage in continuous learning and process improvement with the team

Benefits

  • Eligible for merit increases, annual bonuses, and stock rewards based on performance
  • Access to healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Opportunities for additional sales incentives based on role performance
  • Benefits may vary depending on employment nature and location
Full Job Description
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:
  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software on ARM 64/32 bit processors and microcontrollers - from early bootloaders to modern C/C++ Linux applications.
  • Own key aspects of new hardware platform bring-up, including driver development, peripheral integration, and board-level diagnostics.
  • Contribute to architecture and design reviews, ensuring code quality and software scalability.
  • Optimize code for performance, memory usage, and power consumption in resource-constrained environments.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across embedded systems.
  • Write and maintain clear, detailed documentation for software architecture, design, and code.
  • Conduct unit testing and ensure embedded systems meet functional and performance requirements.
  • Collaborate with embedded, QA, Factory Test, and Hardware teams to improve overall organizational success.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the professional growth of the embedded software team.
  • Continuously learn and grow with a small but highly effective team committed to improving processes and solutions
What you will bring:
  • Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of progressive software development experience with a proven track record of delivering high-quality embedded solutions
  • Expertise in C and modern C++ programming for embedded systems
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Experience with Embedded Linux and microcontrollers - including bootstrapping SoCs, device trees, device drivers, and firmware image build systems (e.g. Yocto, Buildroot, or similar).
  • Experience debugging with tools such as logic analyzers and GDB.
  • Strong experience with Embedded Linux and microcontrollers
  • In-depth knowledge of hardware interfaces such as SPI, UART, I2C, GPIO
  • Solid understanding of hardware/software interaction and low-level programming
  • Experience developing on Linux Workstation
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
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 $112,300 - $168,500. 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.

About Impinj

Impinj is a leading provider of RAIN RFID solutions. The company's platform connects billions of everyday items such as apparel, medical supplies, automobile parts, luggage and food to applications such as inventory management, patient safety, asset tracking and item authentication, delivering real-time information to businesses about items they create, manage, transport and sell. Impinj leverages its technology and industry partnerships to deliver comprehensive and compelling solutions to retail, healthcare, supply chain and logistics, hospitality, food and beverage and industrial manufacturing sectors. For more information, visit www.impinj.com.
Learn more about Impinj
Size
332 employees
Market Cap
$2.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$51.9 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+11.1%
Revenue
$138.9 million
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