Staff Engineer - RF/Mixed Signal IC Design at Ixana

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.

We provide relocation packages and visa transfer support (if required) for candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area and other major U.S. hubs.

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: High-speed data, transferred through skin contact - Demonstration of Wi-R communication

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

Required:

• 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