VP Engineering, IC Design (On-site. West Lafayette, USA)

Ixana

West Lafayette, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bluetooth, Communication Skills, Computer Firmware, Cross-Functional, Embedded Systems, Energy Efficiency, Hardware Design, Healthcare, Hubs, Human-Computer Interaction, IP (Internet Protocol), Implants, Integrated Circuit (IC) Design, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Leadership, Low Power, Mentoring, Mixed Signal IC Design, Mixed Signal RF, Near Field Communication (NFC), Performance Engineering, Product Demonstration, R Programming Language, Radio Frequency, Semiconductors, Startup, System Architecture, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Strategy, Wi-Fi, Wireless Communications
LOCATION
West Lafayette, IN
POSTED
26 days ago

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Build the silicon brain of the next computing era | VP of Engineering, IC Design | Lead chip teams at Ixana

Onxe2x80x91site xe2x80x93 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:xe2x80xafVisitxe2x80xafixana.ai for demos of high-speed data streaming through skin contact:xe2x80xafhttps://vimeo.com/ixana/pairing-contact-transfer

What Youxe2x80x99ll Do

  • Lead and grow a world-class IC design team across analog, mixed-signal, RF, and digital domains

  • Own the end-to-end chip lifecyclexe2x80x94from 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 Wexe2x80x99re Looking For

Required:

  • 10xe2x80x9320 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 rexe2x80x91wire the future of human-computer interaction?

Apply via our careers page. In your note, tell us how you envision using Wixe2x80x91R 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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