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 transfer support (if required) for candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area and other major 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 are 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?
Keywords
Embedded FirmwareWearablesIoTCortex-MRISC-VLow-PowerRTOSBluetoothSDK DevelopmentWi-RStartupEquityWest Lafayette IN
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