Senior Network 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 our
vision of a boundless IoT— connecting trillions of everyday items to the Internet.

Team Overview

The Senior Network Engineer role is responsible for the architecture, engineering, implementation, and operational excellence of the company's enterprise network spanning corporate offices, data centers, cloud environments, and remote users. This role leads complex network initiatives, drives standardization and automation, partners closely with Information Security and Enterprise Applications, and delivers senior-level escalation support. This role requires demonstrated expertise in enterprise routing/switching, next-generation firewalls, SD-WAN, wireless, and network observability, and is comfortable balancing strategic roadmaps with hands-on delivery.

What you will do:

Network Architecture & Engineering

• Own the technical build and evolution of enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN and cloud connectivity solutions
• Lead the development of network standards, reference architectures, and configuration baselines
• Design resilient, scalable networks supporting business-critical applications and global site growth
• Serve as a technical authority for network security patterns in partnership with InfoSec

Operations & Reliability

• Provide escalation support for complex network-related incidents and chronic issues
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions to improve availability and performance
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, including diagrams, runbooks, and knowledge base articles
• Ensure consistent monitoring, alerting, and resource management
• Ensure accurate asset management and vendor support for all critical network components

Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain secure network segmentation, access controls, and policy enforcement
• Support Zero Trust-aligned controls, secure remote access, and secure DNS practices
• Partner with InfoSec on audits, risk remediation, and incident response
• Ensure networks meet regulatory and corporate governance requirements

Cloud & Hybrid Connectivity

• Architect and maintain connectivity to cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) including VPN/ExpressRoute/Direct Connect, transit architectures, and firewall integration
• Support hybrid identity-aware networking and modern SaaS traffic optimization

Automation & Tooling

• Improve engineering velocity and configuration consistency using automation (e.g., Infrastructure as Code, scripting, APIs)
• Establish repeatable deployment patterns and reduce manual operational toil
• Enhance network observability using modern telemetry and analytics

Project Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Lead or co-lead multi-site upgrades, office openings/relocations, and major lifecycle refreshes
• Work with multi-functional teams—including Real Estate & Facilities, Service Desk, Systems Engineering, and Application owners—to gather and translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring clear communication and alignment across collaborators
• Mentor engineers and contribute to team capability development

What you will bring:

• 8+ years of dynamic experience in enterprise network engineering
• Demonstrated expertise in:
• Routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP or equivalent)
• Enterprise wireless design and troubleshooting
• Next-generation firewalls and network security fundamentals
• Network resiliency and high availability patterns
• Strong troubleshooting capability across layers 2–7
• Experience with one or more of: SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust networking
• Strong communication, documentation, change management, and operations focus
• Ability to independently lead technical projects with minimal oversight
• Cloud networking experience in Azure and/or AWS
• Familiarity with ITIL/ITSM best practices for incident, problem, and change management preferred
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, Aruba/Juniper equivalents, or cloud networking certifications preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

The benefits listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Impinj.

The typical base pay range for this role is
$115,000- $190,000
. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of the role, job duties, requirements and relevant experience and skills. Impinj reviews market wage data and uses the midpoint of the pay range as the starting point for offers. Impinj makes offers within the base pay range applicable at the time.

At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonuses and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles 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
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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
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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.