Senior Staff DevOps Engineer

Senior Staff DevOps Engineer

Seattle, Washington, United States

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:

Impinj is seeking a Senior Staff DevOps Engineer specializing in IoT and embedded applications to join our Solutions Software organization. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader and recognized expert on the Developer Infrastructure team, shaping the strategic direction for our cloud-based developer infrastructure across the organization. You will define the standards, architecture, and practices that enable multiple engineering teams – spanning software, innovation, and silicon – to deliver high-quality products at scale.

What You Will Do:

• Architect and drive long-term strategy for scalable and reliable infrastructure using cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Define and evolve CI/CD standards and pipelines using GitHub Enterprise, establishing standard methodologies for build, test, and deployment processes
• Manage and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure, using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), making architectural decisions with long-term organizational impact
• Administer and maintain JFrog Artifactory for artifact storage and dependency management, including governance policies that span multiple teams
• Implement configuration management and automation using Ansible
• Lead the development of monitoring and alerting solutions using Datadog
• Develop automation frameworks and tooling in Python for operational efficiency across the team
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with development teams to streamline deployments and improve release processes
• Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, security, and compliance across all environments
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to other DevOps engineers and adjacent engineering teams, acting as a multiplier across the organization
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to help shape and drive continuous improvement in platform strategy

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 12+ years of experience in DevOps, software development, or systems engineering
• Strong experience making architectural decisions for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Solid proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g. Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Deep experience optimizing and managing GitHub and Artifactory deployments
• Advanced experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Demonstrable knowledge of networking, security best practices, and cloud architecture
• Knowledge of HashiCorp Vault for secrets management
• Strong problem-solving abilities and comfort navigating ambiguous challenges in dynamic, evolving environments
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, structured project management, collaborative coding practices (such as code reviews and pair programming), and continuous improvement of code quality
• Proven experience influencing and building alignment across engineering leadership

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 $158,700 - $238,100. 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 here.

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.