Quality Assurance Engineer

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 ourvision of a boundless IoT— connecting trillions of everyday items to the Internet.Team Overview:We are seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our Reader Firmware team. You will focus on two key areas: testing our RFID readers through automation and manual testing and supporting our machine learning initiatives through manual data collection. The team’s goals are to continuously improve the quality of our products, the efficiency of our procedures, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.This is a great opportunity for someone early in their quality assurance career. While you will start by maintaining and executing existing automated test cases, there is room for you to grow into writing your own automation as you build expertise. We’re looking for candidates who are curious and have a genuine interest in developing their technical skills over time.This role is based on site at our North Beacon Hill office in Seattle, WA.What You Will Do:• Set up RFID readers to replicate real-world customer use cases (note: this work involves lifting, ladder use, and using hand tools such as screwdrivers, sockets, and wrenches)• Move RFID tags through test environments to mimic the way tags move through our customers' environments• Document test progress and results to ensure clarity and visibility• Set up, monitor, perform, and document data collection efforts for machine learning initiatives• Analyze and investigate issues, documenting findings through bugs and reports with clear, actionable details• Collaborate with software, hardware, and product teams to understand requirements and create and execute test plans• Update existing automated test cases and scripts, and implement new cases following existing patterns• Execute automated test cases and scripts and record their resultsWhat You Will Bring:• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, computer engineering, or related technical field• Familiarity with command line interfaces and executing scripts• Ability to edit and maintain text-based configuration files• Strong attention to detail• Experience with Python, C# or similar programming language• Ability to consistently lift and carry items weighing up to 20 poundsCompensation & 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$34.90/hr - $52.30/hr. 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, clickhere.US Export Controls:This position has access to technologies or data subject to U.S. export control regulations. Under these laws, the release or transfer of export-controlled items or information to individuals who are not classified as "U.S. persons" (as defined by Immigration & Nationality Act) may require prior authorization from the U.S. government. We may require additional documentation related to national identity to determine whether an export compliance license is required for any export-controlled items. This information is requested solely for the purpose of complying with U.S. export control laws and will not be used for other purposes. Learn more about export compliance here.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.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. Impinj