Principal Software Engineer, IoT Solutions at Impinj

At Impinj, we are pioneers in the Internet of Things and a leading provider of RAIN RFID technology. Our mission is to connect everyday items to the internet, ranging from retail apparel and airline baggage to healthcare supplies and automobile parts. With over 100 billion items connected to date, our platform is trusted by Fortune 500 enterprises globally to provide a clearer understanding of the world. We are currently looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our team on a full-time, hybrid basis. In this role, you will help us realize our vision of a boundless IoT by building the next generation of our platform to support a wide array of global applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to your peers while fostering an inclusive and supportive team culture.
• Champion software development best practices across the organization to ensure high standards of quality.
• Partner with cross-functional development teams to analyze customer needs, navigate technical trade-offs, and deliver innovative, scalable product solutions.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related engineering field.
• At least 8 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C or C++ and a deep understanding of object-oriented design principles.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex projects, conducting code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable platform solutions that have been delivered across multiple release cycles.
• Technical expertise in developing embedded Linux solutions for real-world IoT applications.
• Familiarity with network technologies such as MQTT, Kafka, AMQP, or ZeroMQ.
• A commitment to building modular, maintainable code with comprehensive test coverage.

What we offer

The base salary range for this position in the United States is $168,000 to $267,000. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees, including:

• A 401k retirement plan.
• Flexible work arrangements, including options for remote and hybrid work.
• Stock options to help you share in our success.
• Generous paid time off.