Software Engineering Intern

Impinj•Seattle, WA

14h•$26 - $40•Hybrid

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: 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 and implement a Developer Toolbox application—a modular, deployable package of diagnostic and performance tools that enhances developer productivity while keeping our core system images lean and production-aligned.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related a field
Experience in C/C++ and Python programming languages
Experience developing on a Linux platform
Familiarity with shell scripting and basic build concepts
Familiarity with performance analysis, benchmarking, and debug tools
Strong interest in embedded systems
Proven experience working independently in a fast-paced environment and the ability to self-manage
Interpersonal, organizational and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

Design and define the contents of a Toolbox application for embedded Linux development and troubleshooting
Package diagnostic and performance tools (e.g., memory, storage, and system utilities) into a reusable, deployable application
Automate the application build process using our CI infrastructure
Produce a production-quality example application that serves as a reference for future tooling
Validate and document usage of the toolbox in a development environment

Benefits

The Impinj Summer Internship Program is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with a comprehensive learning experience that goes beyond traditional work assignments.
It offers a unique blend of professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help interns thrive in their roles and prepare for successful careers.
Students develop valuable skills through interactive learning sessions and receive personalized mentorship and guidance from early-career colleagues.
The program offers more than just a resume boost. It’s a chance to access hands-on experience, leadership insights, and a network of peers and mentors that lasts well beyond the summer.
Learn what our interns last year had to say about their experience: Impinj Intern Program: A Season of Learning, Connection, and Fun (Impinj blog) .
This Summer Internship Cohort begins on Monday, June 15 and ends September 4.
The start date is firm; the end date is flexible to end early.
All internship positions report at least on a hybrid basis to our Seattle office.
There is opportunity for full time employment for those graduates or those in their senior year.
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 .
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.