Austin Briggs
About Austin Briggs
Austin Briggs is a Staff Embedded Software Engineer at Impinj, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in embedded systems, particularly in the medical device industry, and possesses strong programming skills in multiple languages.
Work at Impinj
Austin Briggs has been employed at Impinj as a Staff Embedded Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing and enhancing embedded software solutions. His work contributes to the advancement of the company's technology in the field of RFID and sensor systems.
Previous Experience at Stryker Emergency Care
Prior to his current position, Austin Briggs worked at Stryker Emergency Care for three years as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer from 2017 to 2020. He also served as the Sustaining Software Test Lead and Senior Embedded Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021. His experience at Stryker involved developing software for medical devices, emphasizing his expertise in the medical device industry.
Education and Expertise
Austin Briggs earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. His education provided a strong foundation in programming and embedded systems. He possesses skills in various programming languages, including C#, Java, C/C++, Arduino/MSP-430, and Python, which are essential for his work in embedded systems.
Internship Experience at Physio-Control, Inc.
In 2013, Austin Briggs completed a three-month internship as a Software Verification and Automation Intern at Physio-Control, Inc. This experience allowed him to gain practical knowledge in software development and testing, further enhancing his skills in the embedded systems domain.
Background in Embedded Systems
Austin Briggs has a strong background in developing embedded systems, particularly for the medical device industry. His passion for working with sensors and embedded systems drives his contributions to technology that impacts healthcare and patient safety.