Director – IC Design (On-site. Bengaluru, India)

Lead the vision, design, and delivery of cutting-edge silicon - driving innovation from architecture to production at scale.

On‑site – Bengaluru, India

We provide comprehensive relocation support for engineers based outside Bengaluru.

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:

• Own the end-to-end analog design flow, from specification to tapeout

• Design and develop high-performance mixed-signal/analog circuits for product applications

• Drive innovation in circuit design to meet performance, power, and area targets

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including digital, layout, and product engineering

• Lead technical decision-making in a fast-paced startup environment

• Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, fostering technical growth and excellence

What we are looking for:

• Masters degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with a focus on Circuit Design, or equivalent practical experience

• 5+ years of experience designing circuit solutions for consumer electronics

• Chip tapeout experience in 65nm or newer

• Experience using Circuit Testing equipment (e.g., Oscilloscope, Signal generators, DC sources)

• Knowledge of Circuit Design software tools (e.g., Advanced Design System (ADS), LT Spice etc.)

• Excellent board-level and firmware debug skills

• Experience using PCB design software (Eagle, Altium Designer, OrCAD)

• Knowledge of test automation, using scripting languages (e.g., Python and LabVIEW)

• Knowledge of different wireless communication circuits is a plus

• Outstanding communication and documentation skills

• PhD in VLSI related fields

• 5+ chip tapeout experience

Compensation & Benefits
• Base salary: To be decided later
• Performance-based cash bonus + meaningful early‑stage equity
• Relocation bonus, partner job‑search help
• Medical, dental, vision, 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

Ready to re‑wire the future of human-computer interaction?

Apply via our careers page. In your note, tell us how you envision using Wi‑R to transform everyday experiences across healthcare, industry, or consumer tech.

Ixana is an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing human-computer interfaces through innovative low-power electronics innovation.

Keywords:

Circuit Design, Analog & Mixed-Signal Engineering, Chip Tapeout (65nm+), Consumer Electronics Hardware, PCB Design (Altium/OrCAD/Eagle), Circuit Simulation (ADS/LTspice), Hardware Debugging, Test Automation (Python/LabVIEW), Wireless Communication Circuits, VLSI Engineering