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Build the silicon brain of the next computing era | VP of Engineering, IC Design | Lead chip teams at Ixana
Onâ€'site â€" 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 Ixana
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 Youâ€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 lifecycleâ€"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 Weâ€re Looking For
Required:
10â€"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 reâ€'wire the future of human-computer interaction?
Apply via our careers page. In your note, tell us how you envision using Wiâ€'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
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