Design and implement Python-based automation workflows for SoC design, fixture control, and testing. Develop robust APIs, microservices, and data pipelines for telemetry and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and eliminate bottlenecks.
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Benefits & Perks
Job Description
Python Automation Engineer: Build the Future of Brain-Inspired Wearables at Ixana!
📍 On‑site – West Lafayette, IN | Competitive salary ($75K–$100K) + significant early‑stage equity + yearly cash bonus ($6K–$15K)
✈️ We provide relocation packages and visa transfers (if required) for engineers currently in the San Francisco Bay Area and other U.S. hubs.
This role can be part-time or as an internship as long as you are in or can commute to our offices in Lafayette, IN
🚀 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.
💡 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
- Automate chip workflows using Python-based frameworks for SoC design, fixture control, and testing.
- Develop robust APIs, microservices, and data pipelines for telemetry and analytics.
- Deploy and scale critical services on AWS, leveraging Docker/Kubernetes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, and DevOps teams to optimize workflows and eliminate bottlenecks.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously optimize systems across staging and production environments.
- Document tools, processes, and best practices to ensure maintainability and knowledge sharing.
What We're Looking For
- Required:
- 3+ years of professional backend development experience in Python.
- Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
- Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Familiarity with event-driven systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
- Proficiency with Linux environments and Git-based workflows.
- Preferred:
- Experience with electronics or embedded systems.
- DevOps experience (Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes).
- Frontend development experience with React or mobile (Android/Kotlin).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
💰 Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary : $75,000 – $100,000 per annum ‑ equivalent to ≈ Bay‑Area purchasing power
- $6K–$15K annual performance bonus + meaningful early‑stage equity
- Relocation bonus, partner job‑search help
- Full visa sponsorship (STEM‑OPT transfer / H‑1B / TN / future green card)
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), 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
📍 Location: Based at our HQ near Purdue University. Relocation and local area orientation provided.
📢 Application Requirements
- Resume
- Portfolio (if applicable)
- Example of a Python-based automation or backend system you’ve built (code or case study preferred)
Keywords: Python, Backend, Automation, SoC, AWS, Docker, Microservices, Wi-R, Startup, Equity, CI/CD, Embedded Systems, Chip Design, Telemetry