Staff Engineer - RF/Mixed Signal IC Design

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 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