VP Engineering, IC Design (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 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: https://vimeo.com/ixana/pairing-contact-transfer
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive Base + Meaningful Equity
- Relocation packages
- Visa transfers (if required)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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