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

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.

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.

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.

-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