Staff Engineer - RF/Mixed Signal IC Design

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 comprehensive relocation support for candidates based outside Bengaluru.

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 multiple RF/analog/mixed-signal chip tapeouts from design to validation
• Integrate analog IPs into SoCs and drive end-to-end verification
• Collaborate across teams to prototype and validate high-speed systems
• Mentor and grow a high-performing analog/mixed-signal team
• Work with test equipment and automation to validate and debug silicon
• Contribute to PCB design and firmware-level bring-up

What We're Looking For

• PhD in Analog/Mixed-Signal design OR Master’s with 7+ years of relevant experience
• Lead designer on at least two successful analog/mixed-signal chip tapeouts
• Deep expertise in RF/analog design, modeling, and verification
• Experience integrating analog IPs into SoCs and taking them to production
• Ability to recruit, mentor, and technically lead engineering teams
• Published in ISSCC, JSSC, CICC, or VLSI conferences
• Familiarity with ADS, LTspice, Eagle/Altium/OrCAD, Python, LabVIEW
• Excellent communication, fast learner, thrives in a startup culture

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance bonus + meaningful early‑stage equity
• Relocation bonus, partner job‑search help
• Health insurance, paid leave, performance incentives, and employee rewards

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