Python Automation Engineer: Build the Future of Brain-Inspired Wearables at Ixana!

📍 On‑site – West Lafayette, IN | Competitive salary ($~75K–$100K) + significant early‑stage equity + cash bonus ($~6K–$15K)

✈️ 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: https://vimeo.com/ixana/pairing-contact-transfer

What You’ll Do

• Automate chip workflows using Python-based frameworks for SoC design, fixture control, and testing.

• Develop robust APIs, microservices, and data pipelines for telemetry and analytics.

• Deploy and scale critical services on AWS, leveraging Docker/Kubernetes.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, and DevOps teams to optimize workflows and eliminate bottlenecks.

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously optimize systems across staging and production environments.

• Document tools, processes, and best practices to ensure maintainability and knowledge sharing.

What We're Looking For

• Required:

  • 3+ years of professional backend development experience in Python.

  • Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.

  • Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

  • Familiarity with event-driven systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).

  • Proficiency with Linux environments and Git-based workflows.

• Preferred:

  • Experience with electronics or embedded systems.

  • DevOps experience (Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Frontend development experience with React or mobile (Android/Kotlin).

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary : $75,000 – $100,000 per annum ‑ equivalent to ≈ Bay‑Area purchasing power

• $6K–$15K annual performance bonus + meaningful early‑stage equity

• Relocation bonus, partner job‑search help

• Full visa sponsorship (STEM‑OPT transfer / H‑1B / TN / future green card)

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), generous PTO, inventor cash awards

🌟 Why Join Us

• Work on deep tech that matters

• Collaborate with world-class experts and industry leaders.

• Own your work end-to-end and see real impact

• Enjoy a culture of speed, rigor, and respect

• Competitive salary, equity, and global exposure

📍 Location: Based at our HQ near Purdue University. Relocation and local area orientation provided.

📢 Application Requirements

• Resume

• Portfolio (if applicable)

• Example of a Python-based automation or backend system you’ve built (code or case study preferred)

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

Apply via our careers page. In your note, tell us how you envision using Wi‑R to transform everyday experiences—across healthcare, industry, or consumer tech.

Ixana is an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing human-computer interfaces through innovative low-power electronics innovation.

Keywords: Python, Backend, Automation, SoC, AWS, Docker, Microservices, Wi-R, Startup, Equity, CI/CD, Embedded Systems, Chip Design, Telemetry