Reinvent Wireless Silicon: Staff RF/Mixed-Signal IC Engineer – Lead Wi-R SoC Design
On‑site – West Lafayette, IN | Competitive Base + Meaningful Equity
We provide relocation packages and visa transfers (if required) for engineers currently in the San Francisco Bay Area and other U.S. hubs.
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
Lead design, verification, and integration of analog and mixed-signal IPs into Wi-R SoCs
Own RF IC development from architecture to post-silicon bring-up
Collaborate across firmware, digital, and board teams for optimal performance
Mentor junior engineers and drive long-term technical strategy
Publish and document work with conference-level rigor
What We're Looking For
Experience leading 2+ successful analog/mixed-signal tapeouts
PhD in Analog/Mixed Signal Design OR MS with 7+ years industry experience
Expertise in wireless communication ICs
ISSCC, JSSC, CICC, VLSI publications (or equivalent chip-lead experience)
Preferred
Familiarity with ADS, LTSpice, or similar tools
Board-level and firmware debugging skills
Experience with Altium, Eagle, or OrCAD
Python or LabVIEW scripting for automation
Hands-on use of scopes, signal generators, and RF lab tools
Compensation & Benefits
• Base salary: $160K–$190K – equivalent to ≈ $250K+ Bay‑Area purchasing power
• + 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
Ready to re‑wire the future of human-computer interaction?
Apply via our careers page. In your note, tell us how you’d push the limits of Wi-R chip design.
Ixana is an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing human-computer interfaces through innovative low-power electronics innovation.
Keywords:
RF IC Design, Mixed Signal, Analog Design, IC Tapeout, SoC, ISSCC, JSSC, VLSI, Equity, Ultra-Low Power, Wearables
Skills Required
- Led 2+ successful analog/mixed-signal tapeouts
- PhD in Analog/Mixed Signal Design OR MS with 7+ years industry experience
- Expertise in wireless communication ICs
- ISSCC, JSSC, CICC, VLSI publications or equivalent chip-lead experience
- Familiarity with ADS or LTSpice
- Board-level and firmware debugging skills
- Experience with Altium, Eagle, or OrCAD
- Python or LabVIEW scripting for automation
- Hands-on use of oscilloscopes, signal generators, and RF lab tools
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.
