Staff Engineer – RF/Mixed Signal IC Design (On-site. West Lafayette, USA)

Reinvent Wireless Silicon: Staff RF/Mixed-Signal IC Engineer – Lead Wi-R SoC Design 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. 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. 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 What You’ll Do Lead design, verification, and integration of analog and mixed-signal IPs into Wi-R SoCs Own RF IC development from architecture to post-silicon bring-up Collaborate across firmware, digital, and board teams for optimal performance Mentor junior engineers and drive long-term technical strategy Publish and document work with conference-level rigor What We're Looking For Experience leading 2+ successful analog/mixed-signal tapeouts PhD in Analog/Mixed Signal Design OR MS with 7+ years industry experience Expertise in wireless communication ICs ISSCC, JSSC, CICC, VLSI publications (or equivalent chip-lead experience) Preferred Familiarity with ADS, LTSpice, or similar tools Board-level and firmware debugging skills Experience with Altium, Eagle, or OrCAD Python or LabVIEW scripting for automation Hands-on use of scopes, signal generators, and RF lab tools Compensation & Benefits • Base salary: $160K–$190K – equivalent to ≈ $250K+ Bay‑Area purchasing power • + Performance bonus + meaningful early‑stage equity • Relocation bonus, partner job‑search help • Full visa sponsorship (STEM‑OPT transfer / H‑1B / TN / future green card) • Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), generous PTO, inventor cash awards 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 Ready to re‑wire the future of human-computer interaction? Apply via our careers page. In your note, tell us how you’d push the limits of Wi-R chip design. Ixana is an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing human-computer interfaces through innovative low-power electronics innovation. Keywords: RF IC Design, Mixed Signal, Analog Design, IC Tapeout, SoC, ISSCC, JSSC, VLSI, Equity, Ultra-Low Power, Wearables