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
●Assist in designing, simulating, and prototyping embedded hardware for wearable and
●biomedical applications
●Support schematic capture, multilayer PCB layout, and system integration
●Collaborate with industrial design, product architecture, and supply chain teams
●Help specify components, build custom circuits, and adapt vendor reference designs
●Participate in validation, bring-up, testing, and launch activities for smart devices e.g., smartglasses, rings, watches, sensors
What We’re Looking For
Required:
●Strong interest in embedded hardware design and development
●Familiarity with analog circuits and debugging techniques
●Basic understanding of embedded systems and board bring-up processes
●Curiosity to learn about component selection, system integration, and testing
●Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Preferred:
●Experience designing PCBs or working with circuit layouts
●Knowledge of low-power hardware, audio circuits, or RF communication Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
●Familiarity with interfaces like I2C, SPI, UART, USB, I2S, or MIPI
●Prototyping experience and eagerness to work across engineering teams
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
●Mentorship from industry experts and engineers
●Hands-on experience designing hardware for wearable and biomedical applications
●Exposure to deep tech and end-to-end product development in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Us
●Work on hardware that advances healthcare and personal technology
●Collaborate with experts and learn cutting-edge design techniques
●Take ownership and contribute to real projects from start to launch
●Grow in a culture that values speed, rigor, and respect
●Gain global exposure and career-building experience
