Work at the heart of a deep-tech startup - translating vision into execution and driving impact alongside the founding team.
On-site. Bengaluru, India | Competitive Salary + Equity + Bonus
We provide comprehensive relocation support for engineers based outside Bengaluru.
About IxanaIxana 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
You will work directly with the CEO and founding team to drive strategic initiatives, coordinate cross-functional execution, and streamline operations. You are expected to step into multiple roles from coordinating shipping packages to jumping on calls.
Strategic Execution
Work closely with founders to translate company priorities into structured action plans
Track progress across strategic initiatives and ensure accountability
Prepare executive briefs, presentations, and decision-support documents
Conduct research, market analysis, and competitive benchmarking
Cross-Functional Coordination
Align teams across operations, product, finance, hiring, and partnerships
Identify bottlenecks and proactively resolve execution gaps
Improve internal communication and documentation standards
Maintain structured trackers and operating dashboards
Special Projects
Drive high-impact, time-sensitive projects directly from the founder’s desk
Support fundraising preparation, partnerships, hiring initiatives, and business planning
Help design and implement internal operating rhythms (OKRs, execution trackers, review cadences)
On-Site Operations
Support day-to-day on-site operations ensuring smooth coordination across teams
Assist in managing office logistics, vendor coordination, and facilities oversight
Partner with leadership on hiring logistics, onboarding coordination, and candidate experience
Help organize leadership reviews, cross-functional meetings, and company-wide sessions
Ensure execution follow-through on priorities discussed in reviews
What we are looking for:
Required:
Thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous startup environments
Are highly organized and execution-oriented
Demonstrate structured thinking and problem-solving ability
Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Are comfortable working directly with senior leadership
Show high ownership and strong bias toward action
Preferred:
MBA from Tier 1 institutions (IIMs, ISB, etc.)
ORB.Tech / Dual Degree from Tier 1 engineering institutions (IITs, top NITs, BITS Pilani, etc.)
0–4 years of experience in startups, consulting, product, operations, or high-growth environments preferred
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary (aligned with top-tier startup benchmarks in India)
Performance-based annual bonus
Meaningful early-stage ESOP grant
Health insurance coverage
Generous paid time off
High-growth learning environment with global exposure
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 why you want to work at the intersection of strategy, operations, and deep tech and how you would contribute to Ixana’s mission.
Ixana is an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing human-computer interfaces through innovative low-power electronics.
Keywords:
Founder's Office, Startup Operations, Strategic Execution, Cross-Functional Coordination, Business Operations, Project Management, Executive Support, Deep Tech, AI Startup, Problem Solving
Skills Required
- On-site in Bengaluru, India
- Thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous startup environments
- Highly organized and execution-oriented
- Structured thinking and problem-solving ability
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working directly with senior leadership
- High ownership and strong bias toward action
- MBA from Tier 1 institutions (IIMs, ISB) or B.Tech/Dual Degree from Tier 1 engineering institutions (IITs, top NITs, BITS Pilani)
- 0-4 years experience in startups, consulting, product, operations, or high-growth environments
What We Do
Ixana is a Purdue University spinoff and fabless semiconductor company pioneering brain-inspired wearable computing. The company develops Wi-R, a patented E-field wireless technology that provides ultra-low power, high-bandwidth connectivity for wearables, AR/VR, robotics, and industrial applications. Ixana's mission is to enable always-on, low-latency edge AI and high-speed human-computer interfaces by breaking the energy-latency trade-off through confined E-field coupling.
