About SiTime
SiTime is the Precision Timing company.
Timing is the heartbeat of all electronics, ensuring performance, resilience and scalability. For decades, quartz devices, non-silicon technology, have kept systems in sync, but they struggle in harsher, more demanding environments. MEMS-based Precision Timing delivers greater accuracy, smaller size and resilience. Today, MEMS timing powers over 400 applications, including high-growth ones in AI datacenters, automated driving, industrial and humanoid robots, wearables and IoT.
Our semiconductor MEMS programmable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with higher performance, smaller size, lower power, and better reliability. With more than 4 billion devices shipped, SiTime is changing the timing industry. For more information, visit: www.sitime.com.
Job Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Principal Infrastructure Hardware Engineer to architect, design, and deliver system platforms supporting characterization, validation, ATE, and high-volume manufacturing of SiTime products. This is a technical leadership role with no direct reports, ideal for a senior designer who excels at deep technical ownership and cross-functional influence
Key Responsibilities
System Architecture & Design Ownership
- Own end-to-end system hardware design from architecture through production release
- Define system architecture, schematics, PCB stack-ups, and layout constraints
- Drive component selection and vendor strategy balancing performance, cost, quality, and supply
- Lead SI/PI, PDN design and advanced simulations for low-jitter, high-speed interfaces
- Drive DFM, DFA, and DFT reviews with fabrication and assembly partners
- Lead hands-on prototype bring-up, debug, and characterization
- Perform system-level failure analysis and root-cause debug
- Utilize high-end lab equipment including oscilloscopes and phase-noise analyzers
- Develop modular, reusable platforms supporting multiple product lines
- Act as a technical mentor and design reviewer across hardware teams
- Clearly communicate technical status, risks, and trade-offs to stakeholders
Required Qualifications
- MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of hands-on experience designing complex system hardware for high-volume products
- Proven delivery of hardware from concept through production
- Deep expertise in board, package, socket, and manufacturing technologies
- Strong SI/PI, high-speed digital, and mixed-signal design experience
- Proficiency with OrCAD, Allegro, ADS, HFSS, or equivalent tools
- Experience working with ODM/OEM partners and external compliance labs
Learn More about SiTime: Review the Get to Know SiTime section of our career page to explore our culture, values, and what makes us unique.
- Innovation on Top – Philosophies of Innovation with Rajesh Vashist
- Fabrication Knowledge – An Interview with Rajesh Vashist
- SiTime Corporation – YouTube
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Skills Required
- MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of hands-on experience designing complex system hardware for high-volume products
- Proven delivery of hardware from concept through production
- Deep expertise in board, package, socket, and manufacturing technologies
- Strong SI/PI, high-speed digital and mixed-signal design experience
- Proficiency with OrCAD, Allegro, ADS, HFSS, or equivalent tools
- Experience working with ODM/OEM partners and external compliance labs
SiTime Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SiTime and has not been reviewed or approved by SiTime.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Feedback suggests equity is a meaningful part of total compensation, with some highlighting the combination of salary, bonus, and stock as a strong point. Company materials emphasize employee equity as a core element of rewards.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests on-site wellness amenities and daily conveniences (gym, snacks, beverages) support day-to-day wellbeing. The company highlights wellness programs alongside these lifestyle perks.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and volunteer time off are available, reinforcing recharge time. The company emphasizes work-life balance and encourages time to recharge.
SiTime Insights
What We Do
SiTime Corporation (Nasdaq: SITM), the market leader in silicon MEMS timing, is an analog and semiconductor company that is revolutionizing the timing market. Our broad portfolio of programmable solutions is available with ultra-fast lead times and offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with higher performance, smaller size, lower power, and better reliability.
