Principal Applications Engineer

SiTime

Ottawa

On-site

CAD 114,000 - 157,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Quarterly bonus

Equity grants

Job summary

SiTime Corp. in Ottawa, Canada, is hiring a senior staff applications engineer to lead the internal team and help customers use our PLL-based timing products.

You will guide engineers and customers in lab measurement techniques for high-speed signals and ensure optimal performance across configurations. We value diverse experiences and seek professionals who can mentor others, train teams, and contribute to SiTime's mission.

Qualifications

Ability to measure high-speed signals and interpret results accurately.
Maintains familiarity with clock signal termination schemes.
Knowledge of phase noise and RMS jitter in timing specs.
Capable of reviewing layouts to improve signal integrity and jitter performance.
Supports timing IC devices and applies PLL concepts.
Familiar with Python for automation in lab settings.
Proficient with lab equipment including oscilloscopes for high-speed signals.
Understands good SI practices and PCB measurement techniques.
Able to perform basic EVB soldering rework.
Familiar with schematic capture tools used in design reviews.
Experienced in customer support via in-person or online channels.
Strong time management for multitasking across projects.
Excellent English communication in business environments.

Responsibilities

Interact with customers using PLL timing products and recommend best-fit solutions.
Guide customers to achieve optimal performance for their configurations.
Provide training on new timing products to internal and external audiences.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer success.

Skills

High-speed signal measurement

Differential termination for clock

Phase noise and jitter knowledge

Layout review for signal integrity

Support timing IC devices

PLL theory

Python for lab automation

Oscilloscope techniques

Signal integrity design practices

EVB soldering rework

Schematic capture tools

Customer support experience

Time management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field

Job description

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.