Director of Analog Design – Wearable SoCs (On-site. West Lafayette, USA)
About The Position
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 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.
Requirements
- 15+ years experience in ASIC or SoC design, with at least 3 successful tape-outs in mixed-signal or RF-heavy products
- Proven success leading teams through spec → tape-out → bring-up → production
- Deep experience in low-power wireless SoCs, including Bluetooth, NFC, UWB, or proprietary PHYs
- Proficiency in Cadence toolchains, floorplanning, DFT, timing closure, and analog/digital integration
Nice To Haves
- Prior work in wearable, bioelectronics, or medical devices
Responsibilities
- Architect next-generation Wi-R SoCs, integrating analog/RF front-end, ultra-low-power digital blocks, and sensor interfaces
- Build and lead the IC design team (digital, analog, mixed-signal) across West Lafayette and remote sites
- Own chip tape-outs end to end: RTL-to-GDS, IP integration, ESD, packaging co-design, and silicon validation
- Define and enforce methodologies for IP reuse, verification, and simulation
- Partner with product, firmware, and hardware teams to co-optimize system design
- Be the technical face of silicon for investors, partners, and customers
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Relocation bonus
- Partner job-search help
- Full visa sponsorship (STEM-OPT transfer / H-1B / TN / future green card)
- Immigration and work visa support as long as you are already in US on a work permit
- Professional development opportunities
- Conference attendance
- Patent development and technology leadership opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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