Impinj

Principal Digital Design Engineer, Reader IC

Seattle, Washington, United States · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$159k-$278kDetected 65 days ago

VerilogSystems EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

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.
If it's a thing, we're working to connect it.

Own microarchitecture definition and subsystem development for key IP blocks of Impinj's next-generation RAIN RFID Reader ICs, from concept through implementation, silicon characterization, and high-volume production.
Collaborate with Product Management and Systems Engineering to define innovative features and performance targets that extend Impinj's leadership in the Reader IC market.
Drive adoption of state-of-the-art SoC integration tools, flows, and methodologies, partnering with the CAD team to significantly advance design environments and ensure production-quality A0 tape-out.
Oversee subsystem definition, design, and implementation to deliver an industry-leading RAIN RFID Reader IC on time and at high quality.
Mentor senior and staff engineers, setting technical direction and raising the bar on design quality and methodology across the organization.
Deep expertise in SoC design and integration methodologies: low-power and multi-voltage domain design (UPF), DFT (scan insertion, ATPG, fault grading), register map creation and integration, timing constraint generation, CDC, and synthesis timing convergence.
Demonstrated technical leadership with broad organizational impact - able to influence architecture decisions, drive cross-functional alignment, and deliver results through others.

Strong knowledge of microcontroller and system bus architectures, including ARM cores and AMBA protocols, with understanding of key performance metrics.
Expertise translating protocol specifications, functional descriptions, and feature requirements into micro-architecture and RTL implementation in Verilog/SystemVerilog.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical tradeoffs clearly to both engineering and product audiences.
We may require additional documentation related to national identity to determine whether an export compliance license is required for any export-controlled items.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, with 15 years of experience (or 12 years with MS or 8 years with a PhD) required.

Competitive benefits.
Collaboration and teamwork are highly valued, and accomplishments are duly celebrated.
Impinj is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
Please contact us to request accommodation.

The typical base pay range for this role across the US is $158,700- $277,600.
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.

The benefits listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Impinj and the country where you work.
At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock.
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.

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