Sr. Principal, System Architect

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

The Networking System Architect  serves as the resident networking systems expert with specific focus on datacenter, AI, 5G and communications applications. In this senior technical leadership role, you will use your timing expertise to develop deep technical relationships with key customers and drive architectural level discussions. You will work with product marketing to drive SiTime roadmap and strategy in datacenter and communication applications. You will serve as the product and technical expert for the sales force in support of driving design wins and net revenue.

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

 Responsibilities:

• Establish deep technical relationships with key customers including system architects and technical management, serving as their trusted advisor on timing
• Synthesize customer feedback and industry trends into solutions and strategies to win at the architectural level 
• Drive clock tree and architectural discussions within key application areas that benefit customers at the system level
• Work with marketing to drive SiTime roadmap that intersect future technology trajectories and market disruption
• Lead SiTime industry initiatives, present at conferences and participate in standards activities to influence networking, datacenter, and AI infrastructure communities. 
• Serve as the technical and product advocate in support of strategic account and reference design partner development
• Develop customer education focused technical collaterals that raise SiTime’s profile as the timing expert

 Qualifications & Requirements:  

• BSEE or Bachelor’s degree in technical field; PhD preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of datacenter, networking and/or telecom experience in working either as timing architect or system engineer
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards such as Ethernet, PCI Express, SyncE, UEC, UALink
• Deep understanding of networking architectures and systems
• Deep understanding of timing measurement methodology at both component and system level
• Design and/or applications support experience for networking and timing products
• Standards body experience highly desirable, such as IEEE 802.3, OIF, PCI-SIG, OCP
• Ability to engage in deep technical and architectural discussions with system architects and designers at key system and semiconductor vendors.  
• Excellent communication skills, deep thinker, creative mindset

 Desired Characteristics & Attributes:

  Successful candidate is expected to live by SiTime’s 6 cultural pillars

• Leadership: Own ideas and turn them into opportunities and results
• Authenticity: speak your mind and advocate for your beliefs with courage and clarity
• Creativity: imagine the impossible, build strategies and take the leap
• Courage: Embrace risk and pursue outcomes without fear of failure
• Persistence: be relentless in solving problems and overcoming objections
• Teamwork: listen, respect and value diverse perspectives

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

The final offer is determined by factors such as location, experience, education, and training. 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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Pay Range

$169,470—$242,360 USD