Applications Engineer, Python (USA)

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.

Visitixana.ai to watch videos demonstrating how Wi-R streams high-speed data through your skin. Example: Send contact data with just a touchhttps://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