Senior Embedded Software Engineer (On-site. Bengaluru, India)

Build the firmware that powers next-gen wearables using ultra-low-energy Wi-R wireless technology.

On‑site – Bengaluru, India | Competitive salary + bonus + early equity

We provide comprehensive relocation support for engineers based outside Bengaluru.

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

• Write bare-metal C/C++ firmware to interface MCUs with sensors and Wi-R chips.

• Lead embedded software development for Wi-R reference devices like smartglasses, smartwatches, earbuds, EEG/EMG nodes, and more.

• Build, test, and debug low-level embedded code on custom hardware platforms.

• Integrate and optimize communication protocols (I2C, SPI, BLE) for wearable use cases.

• Work closely with hardware and system engineers to iterate on design and bring-up.

• Help shape and contribute to the new Wi-R embedded software standard.

What We're Looking For

• BTech in ECE, EE, CS, or related field.

• One of the following must be true:

  • 5+ years of experience writing embedded code for wearable or silicon chip bring-up.

  • GPA ≥ 9/10 in Electronics-related field with exceptional C/C++ skills.

  • GPA ≥ 8/10 from IIT (BTech or Integrated MTech) with deep C/C++ expertise.

• Strong experience with MCU firmware development.

• Low-level coding ability (bare-metal, register-level) and low-power optimization skills.

• Familiarity with interfaces like I2C, SPI, BLE, and hands-on debugging.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in EE/CS/ECE or equivalent.

• Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and embedded debugging tools.

• Familiarity with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB.

• Exposure to personal embedded projects or hardware hacking.

• PCB design or firmware–hardware co-design experience.

• Experience working with toolchains, makefiles, and custom build environments.

Compensation & Benefits
• Base salary: Competitive and based on experience
• Cash bonus + meaningful early‑stage equity
• Relocation bonus, partner job‑search help
• Medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, inventor cash awards

Why Join Us

• Work on deep tech that matters

• Collaborate with world-class experts and industry leaders

• Own your work end-to-end and see real impact

• Enjoy a culture of speed, rigor, and respect

• Competitive salary, equity, and global exposure

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

Apply via our careers page. In your note, tell us how you envision using Wi‑R to transform everyday experiences across healthcare, industry, or consumer tech.

Ixana is an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing human-computer interfaces through innovative low-power electronics innovation.

Keywords: Embedded Systems, Wearables, C/C++, MCU Firmware, Bare Metal, Low-Power Design, Startup, I2C, SPI, BLE, Embedded Debugging