Who is a good fit?
We're looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:
You're a Python developer with a problem-solving mindset and familiarity with hardware. Ideally, you've deployed Python on Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other microcontroller units (MCUs).
You have some experience with embedded programming, preferably in C.
You're proficient in Python for backend development and can easily deploy servers on AWS.
You're a quick learner.
Company
ixana.ai is a Purdue University spinoff developing brain-inspired wearable computing. We've assembled a team of leading experts in IC/system design who are eager to tackle the next big challenge. Join us in transforming the future with high-speed human-computer interfaces that amplify your potential using all-day real-time AI.
Why should you be excited?
You've heard of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Now, Ixana has developed a groundbreaking wireless technology called Wi-R, which uses 100 times less energy than Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Wi-R streams high-speed data using a small electromagnetic field bubble around you.
Visit ixana.ai to watch videos demonstrating how Wi-R streams high-speed data through your skin. Example: Send contact data with just a touch https://vimeo.com/ixana/pairing-contact-transfer
Team and Role Overview
We're seeking a Software Engineer focused on developing applications with Wi-R hardware utilizing Python.
Ixana is developing various reference hardware with Wi-R chips, including smartglasses, earbuds, smartwatches, EEG nodes, EMG nodes, smartphones, heart rate monitors, and smartrings.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing software applications for this reference hardware as well scripting for Wi-R testing.
Skills We're Stoked About
Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
IoT development experience
Advanced Python skills with backend programming experience
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or equivalent
3+ years of industry experience in Python
Experience with low-level hardware interfaces and debugging
Strong hardware/electrical know-how, including the ability to test firmware using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers
Familiarity with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and USB communication protocols
Embedded project hobbies
Experience with test automation tools for hardware compatibility validation
Knowledge of CI/CD concepts
Comfort with virtualization or container technologies such as QEMU, KVM, LXC/LXD, or Docker
Skills Required
- Python development experience
- Problem-solving mindset
- Familiarity with hardware
- Experience deploying Python on Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other microcontroller units
- Some experience with embedded programming, preferably in C
- Proficiency in Python for backend development
- Ability to deploy servers on AWS
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
- IoT development experience
- Advanced Python skills with backend programming experience
- Advanced degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field
- 3+ years of industry experience in Python
- Experience with low-level hardware interfaces and debugging
- Hardware and electrical testing knowledge, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers
- Familiarity with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and USB communication protocols
- Embedded project hobby experience
- Experience with hardware test automation and compatibility validation
- Knowledge of CI/CD concepts
- Comfort with QEMU, KVM, LXC/LXD, or Docker
What We Do
Ixana is a Purdue University spinoff and fabless semiconductor company pioneering brain-inspired wearable computing. The company develops Wi-R, a patented E-field wireless technology that provides ultra-low power, high-bandwidth connectivity for wearables, AR/VR, robotics, and industrial applications. Ixana's mission is to enable always-on, low-latency edge AI and high-speed human-computer interfaces by breaking the energy-latency trade-off through confined E-field coupling.
