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

On‑site – West Lafayette, IN

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

• 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

• Collaborate with industry-leading engineers and innovators

• 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