Embedded Software Engineer
Ixana · West Lafayette, Indiana, United States · $85K–$110K/yr
Computers and Electronics Manufacturing · 11-50 employees
About the role
Lead the bare-metal bring-up of Wi-R SoCs and develop low-power firmware stacks for wearable platforms. Architect and deliver a production-ready firmware SDK while mentoring junior developers and maintaining high quality standards.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires strong C/C++ skills and experience with embedded firmware for wearables, robotics, or IoT devices. Candidates must have deep experience with low-level MCU debugging and bare-metal embedded C development.
Benefits
Full description
Build ultra-low-power firmware for wearables using Wi-R tech
On‑site – West Lafayette, IN | Competitive Base + Meaningful Equity
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
- 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
What We're Looking For
Required:
- 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
Preferred:
- 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
Compensation & 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)
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
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
