Senior Network Engineer

Impinj•Seattle, WA

34d•$115,000 - $190,000

About The Position

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 The Senior Network Engineer role is responsible for the architecture, engineering, implementation, and operational excellence of the company’s enterprise network spanning corporate offices, data centers, cloud environments, and remote users. This role leads complex network initiatives, drives standardization and automation, partners closely with Information Security and Enterprise Applications, and delivers senior-level escalation support. This role requires demonstrated expertise in enterprise routing/switching, next-generation firewalls, SD-WAN, wireless, and network observability, and is comfortable balancing strategic roadmaps with hands-on delivery.

Requirements

8+ years of dynamic experience in enterprise network engineering
Demonstrated expertise in:
Routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP or equivalent)
Enterprise wireless design and troubleshooting
Next-generation firewalls and network security fundamentals
Network resiliency and high availability patterns
Strong troubleshooting capability across layers 2–7
Experience with one or more of: SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust networking
Strong communication, documentation, change management, and operations focus
Ability to independently lead technical projects with minimal oversight
Cloud networking experience in Azure and/or AWS
Familiarity with ITIL/ITSM best practices for incident, problem, and change management preferred
Relevant certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, Aruba/Juniper equivalents, or cloud networking certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Network Architecture & Engineering
Own the technical build and evolution of enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN and cloud connectivity solutions
Lead the development of network standards, reference architectures, and configuration baselines
Design resilient, scalable networks supporting business-critical applications and global site growth
Serve as a technical authority for network security patterns in partnership with InfoSec
Operations & Reliability
Provide escalation support for complex network-related incidents and chronic issues
Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions to improve availability and performance
Maintain comprehensive documentation, including diagrams, runbooks, and knowledge base articles
Ensure consistent monitoring, alerting, and resource management
Ensure accurate asset management and vendor support for all critical network components
Security & Compliance
Implement and maintain secure network segmentation, access controls, and policy enforcement
Support Zero Trust-aligned controls, secure remote access, and secure DNS practices
Partner with InfoSec on audits, risk remediation, and incident response
Ensure networks meet regulatory and corporate governance requirements
Cloud & Hybrid Connectivity
Architect and maintain connectivity to cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) including VPN/ExpressRoute/Direct Connect, transit architectures, and firewall integration
Support hybrid identity-aware networking and modern SaaS traffic optimization
Automation & Tooling
Improve engineering velocity and configuration consistency using automation (e.g., Infrastructure as Code, scripting, APIs)
Establish repeatable deployment patterns and reduce manual operational toil
Enhance network observability using modern telemetry and analytics
Project Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership
Lead or co-lead multi-site upgrades, office openings/relocations, and major lifecycle refreshes
Work with multi-functional teams—including Real Estate & Facilities, Service Desk, Systems Engineering, and Application owners—to gather and translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring clear communication and alignment across collaborators
Mentor engineers and contribute to team capability development

Benefits

US based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match among others.
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.