Principal Applications Engineer

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 actively hiring for a new position as a senior staff applications engineer. In this position, the candidate will lead the internal team to help customers to use our PLL-based timing products and should be able to guide other engineers and customers for lab measurement techniques and practices for high-speed signals.

We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and career paths, and welcome candidates who are excited to contribute to our mission.

Responsibilities:

Interact with customers who want to use our PLL products

Match them to the best product within our portfolio based on required features and performance

Guide them to get the best performance from our devices for their specific configuration

Provide training on new timing products to internal and external audiences

Qualifications & Requirements:

Knowledge of advanced techniques for measuring high speed signals

Understanding of common differential termination schemes for clock signals

Familiar with phase noise and RMS jitter as it related to specifying and measuring timing signals

Ability to review layout and make recommendations to improve signal integrity and jitter performance

Support of timing integrated circuit devices

Knowledge of basic PLL theory

Understanding Python as used for lab automation

Familiar with common lab bench test equipment including oscilloscope measurement techniques for high-speed signals and power supply noise

Understanding of good design practices for signal integrity and how to measure this on an evaluation or customer printed circuit board

Ability for basic EVB soldering rework

Understanding of common schematic capture tools for design and design reviews

Experience with customer support in-person and via email or other web based tools for integrated circuits

Time management skills for multitasking between projects

English proficiency is required, including the ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and perform job responsibilities in a professional business environment.

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field with experience related to the position

Desired Characteristics & Attributes:

Ability to mentor other engineers

Teach theory and measurement techniques to support internal and external customers

Knowledge of PCIe conformance and lab measurement techniques for jitter and signal integrity

Compensation Range:

At SiTime, we believe great work deserves great rewards. We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive compensation package designed to attract top talent.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a quarterly bonus tied to the achievement of innovation goals—reflecting our commitment to recognizing meaningful impact. We also offer equity grants, providing a meaningful opportunity to share in the company’s future growth and success.

SiTime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We treat each person fairly and we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment against anyone on the basis of any protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or marital status or other characteristics protected by law. SiTime participates in the E-Verify program.

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.

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Pay Range$114,200—$157,040 CAD