Principal Software Engineer

SiTime Corp.; Rijswijk; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SiTime Corp. in the Netherlands seeks a software engineer to contribute to the development, deployment, and support of software tools for Engineering and Manufacturing.

You will participate in system design and define the technical stack for new tools, owning several applications within larger projects. Required are strong Python backend skills with FastAPI, RESTful APIs, Docker, and frontend knowledge with TypeScript and Vue.js.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS or related field.
• 5+ years of professional Python backend development (FastAPI preferred).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, Docker containers.
• Frontend development with TypeScript/JavaScript and Vue.js.
• Understanding of software design patterns and system architecture.
• 2+ years in a similar role; English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Contribution to the development, deployment, and support of software tools for Engineering and Manufacturing
• Participation in system design and definition of the technical stack for new tools
• Ownership over several applications or modules within the larger applications
• Communication with the users to collect feedback, identify missing functionality and plan the roadmap
• Providing occasional consultations and training on software development best practices and system design

Skills

Python backend

REST APIs

SQL/NoSQL

Docker

TypeScript

Vue.js

CI/CD

Testing

English

Experience 2+ yrs

Education

BSc/MSc in CS or related

Tools

Git

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.

Responsibilities

• Contribution to the development, deployment, and support of software tools for Engineering and Manufacturing
• Participation in system design and definition of the technical stack for new tools
• Ownership over several applications or modules within the larger applications
• Communication with the users to collect feedback, identify the missing functionality and plan the roadmap
• Providing occasional consultations and training on the software development best practices and system design for various engineering groups

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or another scientific or engineering discipline (Physics, Mathematics, Applied Math, Computational Physics, Mechanical Engineering or similar)
• 5+ years of professional experience in Python, with strong backend development skills (preferably FastAPI)Experience with the following technologies: RESTful APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, Docker containers
• Experience with the frontend development with TypeScript, JavaScript, Vue.js
• Understanding software design patterns and system architecture
• Experience with modern software development practices: Git, issue trackers, CI/CD, automated documentation, automation testing, etc.
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role
• Experience in C++, Java, C# is an advantage
• A technical background is a strong advantage: Physics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics,
• Computational Physics, Engineering, or similar
• Experience developing engineering or data analysis applications, and familiarity with relevant libraries (such as Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, matplotlib, TensorFlow, or PyTorch), is a strong advantage
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, clear communication, responsibility for the overall success of the project
• Technical curiosity
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment
• English fluency in written and spoken communication

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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.

• Innovation on Top – Philosophies of Innovation with Rajesh Vashist
• Fabrication Knowledge – An Interview with Rajesh Vashist
• SiTime Corporation – YouTube