Software Engineering Intern, Bluetooth

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:

As an intern in the Platform Software Development Team, you will have the opportunity to work with software and hardware engineers to help enrich your career focus in Bluetooth Wireless solutions. This will be a 3-month internship with a June start date.

What you will do:

• Develop an Android Bluetooth Application to communicate with Impinj RFID Readers.

• Develop RFID Firmware to communicate with Android Application via Bluetooth

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand system level requirements and derive product requirements related to Bluetooth use-cases.

• Test Bluetooth use-cases with real hardware using different topologies.

• Develop presentations to communicate the efficiency of each of the Bluetooth modes of operation.

• Experience writing software using C, C++, Java, or Kotlin

What you will bring:

• Advanced degree in Software Engineering/Wireless Communications or another STEM field such as Computer, or Electrical Engineering with a wireless focus.

• Demonstrated experience working with Bluetooth radios with Arduino or other embedded wireless applications.

• Ability to conceptualize, design, research, and test Bluetooth solutions and communicate results.

• Proven experience working independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with critical analysis skills and strong attention to detail.

• Interpersonal, organizational and relationship-building skills.

Impinj Summer Internship Program Description

The Impinj Summer Internship Program is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with a comprehensive learning experience that goes beyond traditional work assignments. Our program offers a unique blend of professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help interns thrive in their roles and prepare for successful careers.

Benefits:

• Gain exposure to senior leadership and industry insights

• Receive mentorship and guidance from early-career professionals

• Build a strong professional network and connect with peers

• Develop valuable skills through hands-on experience and interactive learning sessions

• Access to company resources, events, and networking opportunities

The Impinj Summer Internship Program offers a holistic approach to intern development, combining practical work experience with mentorship, leadership engagement, and peer networking opportunities. By participating in this program, interns will not only contribute to meaningful projects but also gain valuable insights, skills, and connections that will support their future career endeavors.

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.