Embedded Software Engineer - Wearables & IoT - Intern

Ixana; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Visa sponsorship

Equity opportunities

Hands-on firmware experience

Exposure to Wi-R tech

Job summary

Ixana is seeking an enthusiastic embedded software intern to join our R&D team in Indiana. You’ll gain hands-on experience bringing up Wi-R SoCs and Cortex-M/RISC-V platforms while building low-power firmware stacks.

You’ll work with cross-functional hardware and firmware teams, contributing to device drivers, sensors, and SDKs, and you’ll sharpen debugging skills using oscilloscopes and JTAG in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in embedded systems and low-power hardware.
• Familiarity with C/C++ programming and MCU debugging.
• Willingness to learn in a hands-on environment.
• Curiosity about communication protocols and power optimization.
• Good problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in bare-metal bring-up of Wi-R SoCs and Cortex-M/RISC-V platforms
• Help build and optimize low-power firmware stacks (I2C, SPI, BLE, DMA, sensors, power management)
• Support firmware SDK development used by hardware partners
• Debug at the register level using oscilloscopes and JTAG tools
• Participate in code reviews and toolchain decisions
• Collaborate with hardware, product, and design engineers

Skills

Embedded systems

Firmware development

C/C++

MCU debugging

Tools

Oscilloscopes

JTAG

Toolchains

Job description

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
• 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