Build ultra-low-power firmware for wearables using Wi-R tech
West Lafayette, IN (In Office)Full-time
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.
We provide relocation packages and visa transfers (if required) for engineers currently in the San Francisco Bay Area and other U.S. hubs.
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: High-speed data, transferred through skin contact -
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:
●5+ years building embedded firmware for wearables, medical, or IoT devices
●Strong C/C++ skills and deep experience with low-level MCU debugging
●Proven track record of power-optimized embedded development on Cortex-M or similar platforms
●Comfort leading technical decisions and collaborating across teams
●Bare metal embedded C expertise
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: $115,000 - $150,000 per annum ≈ $225k - $290k Bay Area equivalent after cost of living
●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 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?