System Architect, Synchronization & Timing

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

As a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Architect, you will provide technical and architectural leadership for the Mobile, IoT, and Consumer applications business unit, working closely with key customers to understand system-level requirements, identify emerging technology needs, and develop compelling product value propositions. You will translate customer, application, and market insights into critical inputs for new product definition, roadmap development, and product strategy. You will establish and sustain strategic technical relationships with key customers and serve as a recognized product and systems expert, partnering with Product Marketing and Sales to influence customer architectures, drive design wins, and enable revenue growth. 

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

 Responsibilities:

• Establish deep technical relationships with key customers including system architects and technical management, serving as a trusted advisor on timing 

• Drive clock tree and architectural discussions within key application areas that benefit customers at the system level 

• Synthesize customer feedback and industry trends into solutions and strategies to win at the architectural level 

• Work with marketing to drive SiTime roadmap  

• Lead SiTime industry initiatives and standards activities in time synchronization 

• Serve as the technical and product advocate in support of strategic account and reference design partner development 

• Develop customer-focused technical collaterals that raise SiTime’s profile as the timing expert 

It is not necessary to meet all job requirements to be a qualified candidate for the position. 

Qualifications & Requirements:  

• BSEE or Bachelor’s degree in technical field; MSE or PhD preferred 

• Minimum of 10 years of system, subsystem, or EE experience in consumer, wearables, mobile, IOT, or telecom either as timing architect or system engineer 

• Deep understanding of design tradeoffs in applications such as mobile phones and wearables including AR/VR and smart glasses 

• Ability to engage in deep technical and architectural discussions with system architects and designers at key telecom equipment suppliers and operators 

• Excellent communication skills, deep thinker, creative mindset 

 Nice-to-have Qualifications 

• Knowledge or experience of wireless  standards 

• Cross-disciplinary experience, including system integration or coexistence 

• Signal and power integrity experience 

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

Desired Characteristics & Attributes:

• An “ownership” mind set focusing on the overall success of your products 

• “Can do” positive, enthusiastic attitude 

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Creativity: imagine the impossible, build strategies and take the leap 

• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions 

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment 

Compensation: 

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.

Benefits offered: 401k plan, health and wellness that includes medical, dental, vision, life, parental leave, legal services, and time off plans.

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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