Information Security Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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:

Our fast-paced, highly collaborative IT team is seeking an Information Security Engineer to help improve our security capabilities and streamline security operations. This is a hands-on role for someone with broad technical experience across multiple security domains with the flexibility and independence to help shape our long-term security direction. As we increasingly incorporate AI into our security workflows, this person will play a key role in evaluating and implementing AI-driven automation to improve how our team operates.

This role requires on-site presence at our South Lake Union office in downtown Seattle on a hybrid basis.

What You Will Do:

• Architect and enforce identity and access control, device security, data protection, NGFW, email, SASE, and AI security
• Design and own vulnerability and configuration management across network, endpoint, cloud, and applications
• Build and maintain detection capabilities including XDR, MDR, SIEM, logging, and cloud security (SaaS/Azure/AWS)
• Translate findings from security operations and incident response into tool architecture and workflow automation improvements
• Participate in security operations and incident response, including on-call rotation for after-hours incident handling, limited forensics, and ticketing
• Manage risk register, security awareness, and human risk tool configurations
• Work cross-functionally with IT, Engineering, and business stakeholders to align security initiatives with business needs
• Document processes, configurations, and decisions to build durable institutional knowledge

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in a security engineering, security operations, or equivalent technical role
• Experience with security operations, including prevention, detection, and response techniques
• Proficiency in scripting, threat hunting, KQL, and security automation
• Experience leading information security incident response efforts
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into business-relevant language for technical and non-technical audiences

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 $131,200 - $196,800 . 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.