Embedded Software Engineer

Ixana • West Lafayette, IN

7d • Onsite

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. 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: 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

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed