Embedded engineer Jobs in Renton, WA

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 :

As an intern in the RAIN Reader Platform Development group, you will have the opportunity to work on a Reader feature that will impact and be used by Impinj customers.

We have an exciting opportunity for a summer intern to design the interface between reader and antennas. This project focuses on creating a robust communication link between components using real-time processing capabilities and validating its implementation through various testing methods.

What you will do :

• Utilize a PRU core to support a wire-based protocol
• Processor communication between ARM Cortex A53 and PRU core
• Develop a wire-based protocol stack using RTOS Kernel that will communicate between the reader and antenna subsystems
• Use logic analyzer / oscilloscope to validate protocol implementation
• Write state-machine logic with real-time control

What you will bring :

About the Impinj Summer Internship Program :

The Impinj Summer Internship Program is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with a comprehensive learning experience that goes beyond traditional work assignments. Our program offers a unique blend of professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help interns thrive in their roles and prepare for successful careers.

Benefits :

The Impinj Summer Internship Program offers a holistic approach to intern development, combining practical work experience with mentorship, leadership engagement, and peer networking opportunities. By participating in this program, interns will not only contribute to meaningful projects but also gain valuable insights, skills, and connections that will support their future career endeavors.

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  $26.00 / hour - $36.00 / hour . 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 .

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.