RF Regression Engineering Intern

As an RF Regression Engineering Intern at Impinj, your core responsibilities will involve wire-framing UX designs, engaging in full-stack development across database, middleware, and UI layers, and ensuring that RF readers comply with RAIN RFID protocols. You’ll be collaborating with experienced team members during standups and co-programming sessions, which makes teamwork and communication key aspects of the role.

To qualify for the RF Regression Engineering Intern role at Impinj, you should be working towards a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or a related major. This educational background will provide you with the foundational knowledge necessary to succeed in this innovative environment.

Ideal candidates for the RF Regression Engineering Intern position at Impinj should have experience in full-stack development, proficiency in JavaScript and one or more JS frameworks, along with familiarity with Python and Linux command line utilities. These skills are necessary to contribute effectively to software design and system testing.

The Impinj Summer Internship Program offers a holistic experience, combining hands-on work with professional development and mentorship. Interns will get exposure to leadership, build their network, and develop key skills through interactive sessions. The program aims to prepare you not only for your current role but also for your future career endeavors.

Interns at Impinj can expect competitive compensation, access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and various networking opportunities. Impinj also fosters a supportive work-life balance with an open paid time-off policy, ensuring that you can maintain personal time while thriving in your role.

When discussing your full-stack development experience, highlight specific projects you've worked on, the technologies you've utilized, and the impact of your contributions. Be sure to mention experience with JavaScript frameworks and any systems you’ve built or enhanced. Show enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new tools, especially those relevant to Impinj's projects.

In your answer, describe your collaborative approach to problem-solving. Discuss how you gather input from team members, utilize discussions to brainstorm solutions, and leverage tools that facilitate group work. Emphasize your willingness to listen and adapt as solutions evolve.

Reflect on your genuine interest in RAIN RFID technology and IoT, and why Impinj's mission resonates with you. Perhaps it’s the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that connect everyday items, or the collaborative culture that encourages innovation. Express your enthusiasm for contributing to meaningful work.

Discuss specific resources you use to keep current, such as blogs, online courses, or community meetups. You can also mention any relevant projects or personal endeavors that demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning in technology related to IoT and software development.

Share a specific example from your experience, detailing the challenge, your strategy for addressing it, the solution you implemented, and the outcome. This not only showcases your problem-solving skills but also your ability to reflect on past experiences and learn from them.

Be specific about your proficiency in programming languages, particularly JavaScript and Python as relevant to the internship. Discuss the types of applications you've developed or worked on, and detail any experience integrating these languages into full-stack projects.

Illustrate your design philosophy by discussing principles of usability and user-centered design. Mention any frameworks or methodologies you use when wire-framing, and perhaps share a specific project where you enhanced user experience through thoughtful design.

Demonstrating your knowledge of Impinj’s technology will impress interviewers. Discuss RAIN RFID, its applications across industries like retail and healthcare, and how this technology is transforming the way businesses operate. Show your excitement about being part of such transformative work.

Talk about your familiarity with Linux command line utilities. Provide examples where you've used Linux for coding or project management, highlighting how you adapted to the environment and the skills you gained while working in it.

Outline your strategies for time management such as prioritizing tasks based on deadlines, using project management tools, and setting small milestones. Emphasize your ability to adapt and find solutions when project demands shift.