Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Wearables & IoT

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 - Demonstration of Wi-R communication

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