Sr. Engineer, Analog Mixed-Signal Design

SiTime; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SiTime in Berlin is seeking an Sr. Analog Mixed‑Signal Design Engineer to advance precision timing circuits based on MEMS technology.

You will design, verify and optimize blocks used in high‑performance networks and mobile platforms, with emphasis on low power and small form factors. You will collaborate across product, characterization and test teams, provide design reviews, and ensure robust layout for critical blocks.

Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering or PhD with related experience.
• Strong CMOS and noise analysis knowledge.
• Proven silicon prototyping and verification experience.
• Proficiency with Cadence analog design tools.

Responsibilities

• Design analog and mixed-signal circuits meeting architectural requirements and specifications.
• Contribute to the architectural definition of the design and chip integration.
• Perform simulations and verification to ensure blocks meet specs at schematic and post-layout, with DFT/DFM.
• Collaborate with Layout Engineers to validate layout for critical blocks.
• Document blocks and lead design reviews; participate in bring-up, evaluation and characterization.
• Work cross-functionally with Product, Characterization, Test, and Application Engineers on owned blocks.
• Support other projects as needed by management or business needs.

Skills

CMOS circuits

Noise analysis

PLL design

Sigma-Delta ADCs

Temp sensors

Analog filters

Digital filters

MEMS oscillator

Sub-threshold circuits

Low-noise regulator

High-speed drivers

Cadence tools

Matlab

VerilogA

Oceanscript

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence

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.

Job Summary

The Sr. Analog Mixed‑Signal Design Engineer contributes to building precision timing circuits, leveraging SiTime’s industry‑leading MEMS technology. These products have applications ranging from high‑performance Networking and Communications Infrastructure to ultra‑low power Mobile platforms, including wearable devices.

Responsibilities

• Design analog and mixed‑signal circuits meeting architectural requirements and technical specifications
• Contribute to the architectural definition of the design and chip integration
• Perform calculations, design and verification simulations to ensure building blocks meet specifications at the schematic level and after post‑layout extraction, while fully provisioning for DFT and DFM
• Work closely with Layout Engineers to validate proper layout, using all best‑known methods
• Document assigned blocks, and hold preliminary and final design review meetings
• Actively participate in the chip bring up, evaluation and characterization, with emphasis on owned blocks
• Work cross‑functionally with Product, Characterization, Test, and Application Engineers on issues related to owned circuit blocks
• Support other projects as needed by management or as business needs change

Qualifications & Requirements

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field with minimum 4 years of related experience, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with minimum 2 years of related experience
• Excellent academic record with published research projects prototyped and proven in silicon
• Detailed knowledge of CMOS circuits and noise analysis
• Core expertise in one of the following areas:
• Integer‑N and fractional‑N PLL (Sigma‑Delta and LC)
• Sigma‑Delta ADCs (preferably > 14 ENOB)
• Temperature sensor
• Analog and digital filters
• Quartz or MEMS oscillator
• Sub‑threshold circuits
• Low noise regulator and bandgap
• High‑speed output drivers
• Knowledge of programming languages: Matlab, VerilogA, Oceanscript
• Ability to oversee circuit layout for critical blocks
• Ability to perform noise analysis
• Proficient in using Cadence analog design tools

Desired Characteristics & Attributes

• Passionate, self‑starter with a strong commitment to flawless execution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to work well with others in a fast‑paced collaborative team environment

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.