Staff Platform Systems Engineer at Imprint

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
IoT, RFIDIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent
  • 8+ years of experience working in related fields
  • Strong understanding of communication systems, basic algorithms, and signal processing, both in theory and in practical applications
  • Proficient in programming using Matlab, Python, or C/C++
  • Proficient using standard test and measurement equipment including spectrum analyzers, power meters, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes
  • Experience in at least one object-oriented programming language such as C, C++, or Java
  • Comfortable working in an Agile development process
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences and be able to adjust your communication style accordingly
  • Experience in data analytics, statistical analysis, forecasting and modeling and data visualization tools

Responsibilities

  • Leverage your communication systems and signal and data processing experience to research and develop RFID solution systems and algorithms to address the most challenging RFID use cases
  • Pioneer new RFID applications leveraging such algorithms to help customers solve real world problems across different use cases and industries
  • Partner with members of our platform system, software, and hardware teams to design and test innovative new RFID reader and gateway solutions
  • Collaborate with enterprise customers and outside partners to develop and deploy novel RFID solutions based on the Impinj platform
  • Create proof of concept demonstrations for customers to show potential uses of our RFID platform
  • Help pioneer RFID uses and applications of our platform in ways which have yet to be imagined
  • Dive deep into large-scale data to assess performance, building models of system behaviors, scaling into algorithmic and machine learning applications
  • Leverage the insights derived from data coming from enterprise customer deployments to assess and improve system performance and build system behavior models
  • Operate with a hybrid working environment with a few days of the week spent at our Lab in North Beacon Hill and/or our office in South Lake Union with the rest of the time working from home

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RFIDsignal processingdata processingalgorithmssystems engineeringfirmwaresoftware developmenthardware designtestingIoTcommunication systems

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this role?

The position operates in a hybrid working environment, with a few days of the week spent at the Lab in North Beacon Hill and/or the office in South Lake Union, and the rest of the time working from home.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What qualifications and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent, and 8+ years of experience in related fields, along with a strong understanding of communication systems, signal processing, and data processing.

What is the team structure like for this position?

You will work closely with an internal interdisciplinary team, including Platform Firmware, Software, Hardware, and Test teams, as well as partner with platform system, software, and hardware teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Platform Systems Engineer role?

A strong candidate will have a passion for using technology to change business operations, experience in communication systems, signal and data processing, and the ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to innovate RFID solutions.

Imprint

Designs and manages co-branded credit card programs

About Imprint

Imprint designs and manages co-branded credit card programs for well-known American brands. By partnering with these brands, Imprint creates credit cards that attract modern consumers, aiming to enhance the value of their partners' customer relationships. The company focuses on increasing metrics such as average spending, shopping frequency, and annual sales for cardholders. Imprint's process is notably faster than traditional credit card issuers, allowing them to launch new programs in about three months instead of the typical 18 months. Additionally, Imprint prioritizes customer service, offering a premium experience to cardholders. The goal of Imprint is to provide brands with effective credit card solutions that drive customer loyalty and sales.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$197.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive compensation and equity packages
Leading configured work computers of your choice
Unlimited vacation policy
Fully covered, high-quality healthcare including fully covered dependent coverage
Additional health coverage includes access to One Medical and option to enroll in an FSA
16 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary caregiver and 8 weeks for all new parents
An understanding that successful remote work requires flexibility and an appreciation for asynchronous work
Access to industry leading technology across all of our business units — stemming from our philosophy that we should invest in resources for our team that foster innovation, optimization, and productivity
Limited edition Imprint Credit Card (no hard pull) for the first 100 team members only. Get 1.5% cash back on all purchases, plus additional perks

Risks

Increased competition from traditional issuers adopting fintech innovations.
Potential regulatory scrutiny could increase compliance costs for Imprint.
Economic downturns may reduce transaction volumes and Imprint's revenue.

Differentiation

Imprint launches co-branded credit card programs in just three months.
Imprint offers tailored rewards programs for each brand's specific needs.
Imprint provides 'white-glove treatment' customer service to all cardholders.

Upsides

Imprint raised $75M in Series C funding to fuel innovation.
Increased consumer interest in digital wallets boosts demand for Imprint's solutions.
Partnerships with traditional banks expand Imprint's co-branded card opportunities.

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