FPGA Emulation Engineer (On-site. Bengaluru, India)
Ixana
FPGA Emulation Engineer |
Build the backbone of next-generation AI hardware acceleration powered by Wi-R.
📍 On-site – Bengaluru, India | Competitive salary + bonus + early equity
🚀 About Ixana
Ixana is a Purdue University spinoff pioneering brain-inspired wearable computing. We've developed Wi-R, a patented communication technology 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 connections using small E-field bubbles around the body. This breakthrough enables unprecedented energy efficiency (<0.1 nJ/bit), making ultra-low-power wearable and edge AI devices truly practical.
See Wi-R in action → vimeo.com/ixana/pairing-contact-transfer
⚙️ What You’ll Do
Deliver high-performance FPGA-based emulation platforms to enable pre-silicon verification, validation, and software development.
Develop FPGA models for digital and analog IP blocks as required.
Understand ASIC architecture and design to efficiently adapt them for FPGA prototyping.
Collaborate with software teams to define and deliver working hardware prototypes.
Gather requirements from cross-functional teams and coordinate emulation and bring-up activities.
Develop, document, and execute pre-silicon validation test plans, including corner cases and system-level integration scenarios.
🧠 What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
Hands-on experience in FPGA backend tool flows (Synthesis, Place & Route using tools like Vivado).
Strong command of Verilog/SystemVerilog and digital design fundamentals.
Experience with Xilinx UltraScale / UltraScale+ / Kintex devices is a plus.
Solid understanding of timing analysis (STA), CDC, and other FPGA timing considerations.
Knowledge of clocking, memory interfaces, and FPGA resource optimization.
Familiarity with lab equipment — Logic Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as TCL, Perl, or Python.
Experience with Linux-based environments and version control (Git, Perforce, or Methodics).
Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring skills within a collaborative engineering team.
💎 Bonus Skills
Experience with SystemVerilog + UVM testbenches.
2+ years of FPGA emulation or prototyping experience.
Familiarity with automation tools such as Jenkins or Docker.
Basic knowledge of Embedded C programming.
Understanding of PCB schematics, layout, and signal integrity.
Experience in chip integration and bring-up.
💰 Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary + performance bonus + early-stage equity
Relocation bonus & partner job-search support
Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
Generous PTO, inventor cash awards, and learning stipends
🌟 Why Join Us
Work on deep-tech hardware redefining human-computer interfaces
Collaborate with world-class experts in semiconductors and wearable computing
Own projects end-to-end with visible real-world impact
Thrive in a fast-paced, high-trust, and growth-driven culture
Enjoy competitive compensation, equity, and global exposure
📍 Location
On-site – Bengaluru, India
📢 Application Requirements
Resume
Brief write-up describing any FPGA or emulation projects you’ve worked on
(Optional) Links to repositories, documentation, or prototypes
Ready to power the next generation of low-energy AI systems?
Apply via our careers page — and tell us how you envision using Wi-R and FPGA acceleration to enable the future of edge intelligence.
Ixana is an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing human-computer interfaces through innovative low-power electronics and system-on-chip design.
🔍 Keywords:
FPGA Emulation, FPGA Prototyping,, Vivado, Xilinx, ASIC to FPGA Mapping, Hardware Acceleration, TCL/Python Scripting, Static Timing Analysis (STA), SoC Design, Edge AI