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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.\nOur 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.\nJob Summary\n The Time Synchronization System Architect serves as the resident time synchronization expert with specific focus on datacenter, AI, 5G and networking markets and 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 discussion. You will work with product marketing to drive SiTime roadmap and strategy in datacenter and communication. You will serve as the product and technical expert for the sales force in support of driving design wins and net revenue.\nIt is not necessary to meet all job requirements to be a qualified candidate for the position. \nResponsibilities:\nEstablish deep technical relationships with key customers including system architects and technical management, serving as trusted advisor on timing.\nDrive clock tree and architectural discussions within key application areas that benefit customers at the system level.\nWork with marketing to drive SiTime roadmap that intersect future technology trajectories and market disruption.\nLead SiTime industry initiatives and standards activities in time synchronization and RF.\nServe as the technical and product advocate in support of strategic account and reference design partner development.\nDevelop customer education focused technical collaterals that raise SiTime’s profile as the timing expert.\nQualifications & Requirements : \nMinimum of 10 years of datacenter, networking or telecom experience in working either as timing architect or system engineer (related to timing).\nBS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, MS preferred\nIn-depth knowledge of telecom standards such as GR-1244, IEEE1588/PTP, NPT, GPS/GNSS, G.8262, SyncE.\nDeep understanding of time synchronization architectures and systems.\nDeep understanding of timing measurement methodology at both component and system level.\nHand-on experience with timing measurement instrumentation.\nDesign and/or applications support experience for synchronized timing products.\nStandards body such as ITU-T (Study Group 15), IETF (TICTOC, NTP), IEEE (1588, 802.1) and MEF (MBH) experience highly desirable.\nAbility to engage in deep technical and architectural discussions with system architects and designers at key telecom equipment suppliers and operators.\nExcellent communication skills\nDesired Characteristics & Attributes:\nAn “ownership” mind set focusing on the overall success of your products.\n“Can do” positive, enthusiastic attitude.\nDemonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills .\nAbility to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions.\nAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.\n Compensation: \nThe actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.\nThe annual base salary range for this role is $138,800.00 - $190,850.00. The final offer is determined by factors such as location, experience, education, and training.\nSiTime compensation packages includes base salary, bonus based on achieving your innovation goals and equity. \nBenefits offered: 401k, health and wellness that includes medical, dental, vision, life, parental leave, legal services, and time off plans.\nSiTime 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. 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