Embedded Software Engineer
About The Position
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. 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 [http://ixana.ai] for demos of high-speed data streaming through skin contact: https://vimeo.com/ixana/pairing-contact-transfer [https://vimeo.com/ixana/pairing-contact-transfer]
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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