Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Wearables & IoT (On-site. West Lafayette, USA)

Build Ultra-Low-Power Firmware For Wearables Using Wi-R TechOn-site – West Lafayette, IN | Competitive Base + Meaningful EquityWe provide relocation packages and visa transfers (if required) for engineers currently in the San Francisco Bay Area and other U.S. hubs.About IxanaIxana 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 RevolutionWi-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: You'll DoLead bare-metal bring-up of Wi-R SoCs and Cortex-M/RISC-V platformsBuild 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 partnersDebug at the register level using oscilloscopes and JTAG toolsMentor junior developers and contribute to code reviews, toolchain decisions, and quality standardsWhat We're Looking ForRequired:5+ years building embedded firmware for wearables, medical, or IoT devicesStrong C/C++ skills and deep experience with low-level MCU debuggingProven track record of power-optimized embedded development on Cortex-M or similar platformsComfort leading technical decisions and collaborating across teamsBare metal embedded C expertisePreferred:Experience with RTOS, BLE stack customization, or neural/biometric sensingPCB-level hardware familiarity or embedded Linux experienceExperience building and shipping SDKs for third-party useCompensation & BenefitsBase Salary: $115,000 – $150,000 per annum (? $225k – $290k Bay Area equivalent after cost of living)Equity: Early-stage equity packageCash Bonus: 8–30% performance-based bonusComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement plan with company match5 days/week in office with flexible work arrangements and generous PTORelocation support for qualified applicantsProfessional development opportunities and conference attendancePatent development and technology leadership opportunitiesImmigration and work visa support (for those already in the U.S. on a valid work permit)Why Join UsShape the firmware DNA of next-gen wearables and IoT devicesCollaborate with world-class experts and hardware innovatorsShip to real customers within months, not yearsJoin a tight-knit firmware team within a fast-scaling deep-tech startupEnjoy high-impact ownership and full access to R&D labsReady to re-wire the future of human-computer interaction?Ixana is an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing human-computer interfaces through innovative low-power electronics innovation.Keywords: Embedded Firmware, Wearables, IoT, Cortex-M, RISC-V, Low-Power, RTOS, Bluetooth, SDK Development, Wi-R, Startup, Equity, West Lafayette IN