/Embedded Software Engineer - Wearables & IoT - Intern

Embedded Software Engineer - Wearables & IoT - Intern

Kickstart your embedded systems career - build ultra-low-power firmware for next-gen wearable and IoT devices.

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

●Assist in bare-metal bring-up of Wi-R SoCs and Cortex-M/RISC-V platforms

●Help build and optimize low-power firmware stacks including I2C, SPI, BLE, DMA, sensor drivers, and power management

●Support the development of firmware SDKs used by hardware partners

●Debug at the register level using oscilloscopes and JTAG tools

●Participate in code reviews, toolchain decisions, and quality improvement initiatives

●Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, product, and design engineers

What We’re Looking For

Required:

●Strong interest in embedded systems, firmware development, and low-power hardware

●Familiarity with C/C++ programming and MCU debugging techniques

●Willingness to learn and grow in a hands-on environment

●Curiosity to explore communication protocols and power optimization strategies

●Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred:

●Experience or coursework involving RTOS, BLE, or sensor interfacing

●Exposure to PCB-level hardware or embedded Linux development

●Contributions to open-source projects, SDKs, or tools

Compensation & Benefits

●Competitive hourly pay with performance-based bonuses

●Relocation support and visa sponsorship if applicable

●Possibility of equity grants based on role and status

●Hands-on experience building firmware for wearable and IoT devices

●Exposure to cutting-edge technologies like Wi-R for ultra-low-power communication

Why Join Us

●Work on impactful technology that powers future wearable devices

●Contribute to real products and see the results of your work quickly

●Learn in a fast-paced, supportive environment with access to advanced R&D labs

●Grow your skills and shape your career in deep tech and embedded systems

Keywords

Embedded software internship, firmware development, embedded systems, C/C++, MCU debugging, low-power firmware, I2C SPI BLE, RTOS basics, sensor interfacing, IoT devices

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

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