Impinj · 3 weeks ago
Principal Digital Design Engineer, Reader IC
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $270K/yr
15+ years expImpinj is a leading RAIN RFID provider and Internet of Things pioneer. They are seeking a Principal Digital Design Engineer to lead the microarchitecture definition and front-end implementation of key subsystems for their next generation of Reader ICs.
Internet of ThingsRFIDSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead/ own the microarchitecture definition and subsystem development for key IP blocks of Impinj's next-generation RAIN RFID Reader ICs—from concept through parameterized design implementation, silicon test and 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
Leverage your broad knowledge of state-of-the-art SoC Integration correct by construction Tools, Flows, and methodologies and work closely with the CAD team to significantly advance the Impinj Reader IC design flows and environment and ensure A0 tape-out production quality
Be the SoC DFX expert working with the product test engineering team to ensure scan insertion is completed optimally, ATPG is run, and fault coverage metrics are generated and reviewed prior to tape-out
Oversee product subsystem definition, design, and implementation to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of an industry leading RAIN RFID Reader IC
Coordinate across disciplines to define priorities, align workflows, and remove execution barriers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent practical experience
15+ years of experience defining and implementing SoC IP block micro-architecture and complex features, delivering parameterized, modular, scalable subsystem implementations for seamless SoC integration
A deep understanding of state-of-the-art SoC design and Integration flows and methodologies including Design for low power and Multi Voltage domain (UPF), Design for Test (Scan insertion, ATPG, Fault grading), IP and SoC Register map creation/integration (.XML), Timing constraint generation, Cross Domain Clocking, and synthesis flow timing convergence
Proven success leading/delivering multiple complex mixed signal IPs from concept to first-time right tape-out and production
Strong knowledge of microcontroller and system bus architectures (ARM and AMBA) including understanding of performance metrics
Expertise translating protocol, functional descriptions, and feature requirements into micro-architecture and RTL implementation
Strong proficiency with Verilog/SystemVerilog for RTL development, modeling, and verification
Experience evaluating and integrating third-party IP such as Ethernet, USB, and DDR4/DDR5 controllers
Demonstrated technical leadership with broad organizational impact
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
A 401(k) plan and company match
Merit increases
Annual bonus
Stock
Sales incentives based on revenue or utilization
Open paid time-off policy
Company
Impinj
Impinj is a provider of RAIN RFID solutions that deliver Item Intelligence to retail, healthcare and other industries.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$307.28MKey Investors
AllianceBernsteinGF Private EquityPolaris
2025-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $170M
2016-07-21IPO
2012-07-26Series Unknown· $21M
Leadership Team
Chris Diorio
CEO, Founder
Alberto Pesavento
Chief Technology Officer
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