Applications Engineer, Python (USA)

Ixana•West Lafayette, IN

9d•Remote

About The Position

Ixana.ai, a Purdue University spinoff, is developing brain-inspired wearable computing and groundbreaking wireless technology called Wi-R. Wi-R uses 100 times less energy than Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and streams high-speed data using a small electromagnetic field bubble. We are seeking a Software Engineer focused on developing applications with Wi-R hardware utilizing Python. The role involves developing software applications for various reference hardware with Wi-R chips (smartglasses, earbuds, smartwatches, EEG nodes, EMG nodes, smartphones, heart rate monitors, and smartrings) and scripting for Wi-R testing.

Requirements

Python developer with a problem-solving mindset and familiarity with hardware.
Experience deploying Python on Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other microcontroller units (MCUs).
Some experience with embedded programming, preferably in C.
Proficient in Python for backend development.
Ability to deploy servers on AWS.
Quick learner.
Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent IoT development experience.
Advanced Python skills with backend programming experience.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or equivalent.
3+ years of industry experience in Python.
Experience with low-level hardware interfaces and debugging.
Strong hardware/electrical know-how, including the ability to test firmware using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.
Familiarity with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and USB communication protocols.
Embedded project hobbies.
Experience with test automation tools for hardware compatibility validation.
Knowledge of CI/CD concepts.
Comfort with virtualization or container technologies such as QEMU, KVM, LXC/LXD, or Docker.