Embedded Software Engineer

Build Ultra-Low-Power Firmware For Wearables Using Wi-R Tech

On-site – West Lafayette, IN | Competitive Base + Meaningful Equity

We provide relocation packages and visa transfers (if required) for engineers currently in the San Francisco Bay Area and other U.S. hubs.

About Ixana

Ixana is a Purdue University spinoff pioneering brain-inspired wearable computing. We've developed Wi-R, a patented communication tech that's 100x more energy-efficient than Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Join our 60-person team building the next era of real-time, AI-powered human-computer interaction.

The Wi-R Revolution

Wi-R is our patented non-radiative near-field communication technology that creates secure "wire-like wireless" experiences through small E-field bubbles around your body. This breakthrough enables unprecedented energy efficiency at sub-0.1 nanojoules per bit, making long-term wearable and implantable devices finally practical.

See Wi-R in action: Visit ixana.ai for demos of high-speed data streaming through skin contact:

What You'll Do

• Lead bare-metal bring-up of Wi-R SoCs and Cortex-M/RISC-V platforms
• Build and optimize low-power firmware stacks (I²C, SPI, BLE, DMA, sensor drivers, power domains)
• Architect and deliver a production-ready firmware SDK used by Tier-1 hardware partners
• Debug at the register level using oscilloscopes and JTAG tools
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to code reviews, toolchain decisions, and quality standards

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Experience with embedded firmware for wearables, robotics, medical, or IoT devices
• Strong C/C++ skills and deep experience with low-level MCU debugging
• Bare metal embedded C experience

Preferred:

• Experience with RTOS, BLE stack customization, or neural/biometric sensing
• PCB-level hardware familiarity or embedded Linux experience
• Experience building and shipping SDKs for third-party use

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $85,000 – $110,000 per annum
• Equity: Early-stage equity package
• Cash Bonus: 8–30% performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• 5 days/week in office with flexible work arrangements and generous PTO
• Relocation support for qualified applicants
• Professional development opportunities and conference attendance
• Patent development and technology leadership opportunities
• Immigration and work visa support (for those already in the U.S. on a valid work permit)

Why Join Us

• Shape the firmware DNA of next-gen wearables and IoT devices
• Collaborate with world-class experts and hardware innovators
• Ship to real customers within months, not years
• Join a tight-knit firmware team within a fast-scaling deep-tech startup
• Enjoy high-impact ownership and full access to R&D labs

Ready to re-wire the future of human-computer interaction?