Build the silicon brain of the next computing era | VP of Engineering, IC Design | Lead chip teams at Ixana
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 and grow a world-class IC design team across analog, mixed-signal, RF, and digital domains
Own the end-to-end chip lifecycle—from concept to GDSII to bring-up and production
Set architectural direction and technical standards across IC design projects
Work cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, and product teams to translate chip performance into real-world applications
Guide vendor/EDA tool engagement, IP integration, and tapeout execution
Hire, mentor, and retain exceptional engineering talent
Represent engineering in executive strategy discussions and technical partnerships
What We’re Looking For
Required:
10–20 years of experience in analog and mixed-signal IC design
Demonstrated leadership in taking chips from first spec to high-yield production
Deep expertise in design for low-power, wireless, or wearable applications
Experience leading and scaling high-performance engineering teams
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to solving engineering challenges
Preferred:
Tapeout experience in startups or product-first environments
Familiarity with system-level design and integration (including firmware/hardware co-design)
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
A track record of mentorship and team development
Why Join Us
Work on once-in-a-decade tech: ultra-efficient, body-centric communication
Lead IC engineering at a company where your designs will ship quickly and globally
Collaborate with pioneers in wireless, chip, and embedded system design
Build a legacy team and define a new category of computing
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:
Semiconductor, Wi-R, Startup, Analog IC Design, Mixed-Signal Engineering, RF Systems, SoC Architecture, Chip Tapeout, Low-Power Design, Wireless Communication, Engineering Leadership, ASIC Development, Wearable Technology
Skills Required
- 10-20 years of experience in analog and mixed-signal IC design
- Demonstrated leadership in taking chips from first spec to high-yield production
- Deep expertise in design for low-power, wireless, or wearable applications
- Experience leading and scaling high-performance engineering teams
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to solving engineering challenges
- Tapeout experience in startups or product-first environments
- Familiarity with system-level design and integration (including firmware/hardware co-design)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- A track record of mentorship and team development
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.
