Director – IC Design (On-site. Bengaluru, India)

Lead the vision, design, and delivery of cutting-edge silicon - driving innovation from architecture to production at scale.

On‑site – Bengaluru, India

We provide comprehensive relocation support for engineers based outside Bengaluru.

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](http://ixana.ai) for demos of high-speed data streaming through skin contact: <https://vimeo.com/ixana/pairing-contact-transfer>

What you'll do:

• Own the end-to-end analog design flow, from specification to tapeout
• Design and develop high-performance mixed-signal/analog circuits for product applications
• Drive innovation in circuit design to meet performance, power, and area targets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including digital, layout, and product engineering
• Lead technical decision-making in a fast-paced startup environment
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, fostering technical growth and excellence

What we are looking for:

• Masters degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with a focus on Circuit Design, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience designing circuit solutions for consumer electronics
• Chip tapeout experience in 65nm or newer
• Experience using Circuit Testing equipment (e.g., Oscilloscope, Signal generators, DC sources)
• Knowledge of Circuit Design software tools (e.g., Advanced Design System (ADS), LT Spice etc.)
• Excellent board-level and firmware debug skills
• Experience using PCB design software (Eagle, Altium Designer, OrCAD)
• Knowledge of test automation, using scripting languages (e.g., Python and LabVIEW)
• Knowledge of different wireless communication circuits is a plus
• Outstanding communication and documentation skills
• PhD in VLSI related fields
• 5+ chip tapeout experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: To be decided later
• Performance-based cash bonus + meaningful early‑stage equity
• Relocation bonus, partner job‑search help
• Medical, dental, vision, 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 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._

Keywords:

Circuit Design, Analog & Mixed-Signal Engineering, Chip Tapeout (65nm+), Consumer Electronics Hardware, PCB Design (Altium/OrCAD/Eagle), Circuit Simulation (ADS/LTspice), Hardware Debugging, Test Automation (Python/LabVIEW), Wireless Communication Circuits, VLSI Engineering