Principal Software Engineer - SaaS and IoT at Impinj

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

267000.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Full-Stack Development, Cloud Software Development, Architecting Systems, Mentoring Engineers, Event-Driven Systems, Data Pipelines, APIs, MQTT, Scalability, Reliability, Technical Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Software Engineering Best Practices, Performance Optimization, IoT, Embedded Software

Industry

Information Technology & Services

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: We're building a high-caliber software team from the ground up with uncompromising standards for quality, velocity, and close, cross-functional collaboration. You'll work across the full technology stack (frontend, backend, mobile, databases, event sourcing, MQTT, PKI/certificates, IoT) alongside brilliant engineers from diverse disciplines including design, firmware, and silicon. If you're excited to work with a phenomenal team and make high-impact contributions on a thoughtfully built product that solves big, real-world problems, joining Impinj’s Platform Software team is a compelling opportunity with highly competitive compensation. What you will do: Define and drive the architectural vision for distributed systems to process real-time data from hundreds of thousands of RFID readers Lead cross-functional technical initiatives across the IPCS product’s systems and features, as well as in company-wide efforts where IPCS intersects with other teams. Write production code for backend, APIs, data pipelines, mobile, and frontend development Own features end-to-end, from initial concept and design through deployment Drive technical strategy and make architectural decisions for major platform components and system wide initiatives Build event-driven systems using message queues, streaming platforms, and MQTT Mentor and coach staff engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and by providing technical guidance Solve complex performance, scalability, and reliability challenges Collaborate with product, design, firmware, hardware, and silicon teams to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration Establish engineering best practices and patterns that increase team velocity and ensure long-term scalability Make critical technology choices that align technical excellence with evolving business needs Lead technical discussions and help teams navigate and resolve sophisticated problems Present architectural and technical proposals and strategic technical plans to engineering, product, and executive leadership Stay ahead of industry trends, evaluating emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions and maintain competitive advantage What you will bring: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of professional software development experience Deep expertise in full-stack cloud software development and best practices Demonstrated history of increasing technical scope and influence, including hands-on leadership in architecting and scaling elaborate systems Proven track record mentoring senior engineers and leading high-performing technical teams through complex initiatives Mastery of critical technologies and methodologies that elevate the entire team T-Shaped depth and expertise in a key area of passion among Infosec, Big Data, DevOps, usability, full-stack development, TypeScript, Rust, IoT, embedded software, data engineering, or ML 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.

Responsibilities

Define and drive the architectural vision for distributed systems to process real-time data from RFID readers. Lead cross-functional technical initiatives and write production code across various platforms.