Shape the future of wearable computing with ultra-low-power firmware powered by Wi-R tech.

📍 On‑site – West Lafayette, IN | ✈️ 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

🎯 The Role: Embedded Software Engineer (Wearables & IoT)
Join our team to build embedded software powering a new class of ultra-low-power wearable and IoT devices built with our Wi-R platform.

What You’ll Do

• Work on 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)

• Contribute to the development of a production-ready firmware SDK used by Tier-1 hardware partners

• Debug at the register level using oscilloscopes and JTAG tools

• Collaborate across teams and participate in code reviews, toolchain decisions, and quality standards

What We're Looking For

• A passion for embedded systems, wearables, or IoT technology

• Strong C/C++ programming skills and an interest in low-level MCU development

• Curiosity about power optimization techniques and hardware interfaces

• Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and contribute in a fast-paced startup environment

Preferred (but not required):

• Experience with RTOS, BLE stack customization, or neural/biometric sensing

• PCB-level hardware familiarity or embedded Linux experience

• Contributions to open-source projects or embedded SDKs

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Equity package and performance bonus opportunities

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Flexible work arrangements and generous PTO

• Relocation support for qualified candidates

• Professional development opportunities and conference attendance

• Patent development and technology leadership opportunities

• Immigration and work visa support as long as you are already in US on a work permit

🌟 Why Join Us

• Shape the firmware DNA of next-gen wearables and IoT devices

• Collaborate with world-class experts and hardware innovators

• Ship to real customers within months, not years

• Join a tight-knit firmware team within a fast-scaling deep-tech startup

• Enjoy high-impact ownership and full access to R&D labs

📍 Location
West Lafayette, IN – Join our core R&D hub. We provide relocation support for engineers from major US tech hubs, including the Bay Area.

📢 Application Requirements

• Resume

• Short write-up or sample code from a project you’re proud of (or complete our coding challenge)

• Portfolio or links to any embedded SDKs, tools, or systems you’ve worked on (optional)

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:
Embedded Firmware, Wearables, IoT, Cortex-M, RISC-V, Low-Power, RTOS, Bluetooth, SDK Development, Wi-R, Startup, Equity, West Lafayette IN