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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** IXANIM LLC
- **Location:** West Lafayette, IN, United States
- **Salary:** $110,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, ARM Architecture, Biometrics, Bluetooth, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Software Debugging, Embedded C, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Github, Human-Computer Interaction, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Real-Time Operating Systems, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Data Streaming, Wi-Fi Technology, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Wearables
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/embedded-software-engineer-west-lafayette-in--bbb120b4-492c-4fc1-9d84-23b7709dfba0

## About the Role

Required:

 * Experience with embedded firmware for wearables, robotics, medical, or IoT devices
 * Strong C/C++ skills and deep experience with low-level MCU debugging
 * Bare metal embedded C experience

Preferred:

 * Experience with RTOS, BLE stack customization, or neural/biometric sensing
 * PCB-level hardware familiarity or embedded Linux experience
 * Experience building and shipping SDKs for third-party use

## Description

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