MEMS Production Software Engineer

SiTime Corporation; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Health and wellness

Parental leave

Legal services

Time off plans

Job summary

SiTime Corporation in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a MEMS Production Software Engineer to support manufacturing operations through software development, debugging, and real-time optimization on the production floor.

You will build tools for MES and production planning, refine test programs to boost throughput, and collaborate with production teams to deliver reliable software solutions in a fast-paced MEMS environment.

Qualifications

• BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Proficiency in Python, C#, MATLAB, LabVIEW or C++ for application development and automation.
• Experience with SQL databases and data management systems.
• Understanding of Git and software debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time debugging and troubleshooting support for software on the production floor to minimize downtime.
• Design, develop, and deploy tools and features for the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to enhance production tracking and workflow automation.
• Create and maintain software applications that support production automation and planning, including scheduling tools and capacity planning modules.
• Analyze and optimize test programs to reduce cycle time and improve throughput while maintaining product quality.
• Develop technical documentation for software tools and train production staff on new technologies.

Skills

Python

C++

C#

MATLAB

LabVIEW

SQL

Git

Debugging

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in CS/EE/ME or related field

Tools

MES tooling

SQL databases

Job description

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MEMS Production Software Engineer

Full-time Regular Professional Santa Clara, CA, US

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 seeking a Production Software Engineer to support our manufacturing operations through software development, optimization, and real-time troubleshooting. In this role, you will work directly with production teams to debug software issues on the production floor, develop new tools for our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and production planning platforms, and optimize test programs to reduce cycle time and improve efficiency. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering skills with a practical, hands‑on approach to problem‑solving in a fast‑paced production environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide real-time debugging and troubleshooting support for software issues on the production floor, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid resolution of technical problems affecting manufacturing operations.
• Design, develop, and deploy new tools and features for the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to enhance production tracking, workflow automation, and operational efficiency.
• Create and maintain software applications that support production automation and planning activities, including scheduling tools, capacity planning modules, and resource management systems.
• Analyze and optimize test programs to reduce cycle time and improve throughput while maintaining product quality standards.
• Develop technical documentation for software tools and systems and provide training to production staff to ensure effective adoption and utilization of new technologies.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Software engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, MATLAB, LabView or C++ for application development and automation.
• Experience with SQL databases and data management systems.
• Understanding of software debugging tools, version control systems (Git), and development methodologies
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment
• Proven track record of developing and deploying software tools in industrial settings
• Experience troubleshooting software issues in time-sensitive production environments
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and quality standards
• Familiarity with MEMS fabrication processes is a plus.
• Experience with wafer sort is a plus.

Desired Characteristics & Attributes:

• A positive attitude and motivated to learn new skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to workwell with others in a collaborative fast‑paced 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.

The annual base salary range for this role is $124,920.00 – $171,770.0 0 . 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.