Principal Applications Engineer Arizona, Tempe

SiTime Corp.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Quarterly bonus tied to innovation

401k plan

Job summary

SiTime Corp. is seeking a Senior Staff Applications Engineer to lead an internal team in helping customers use PLL-based timing products. You will guide engineers and customers in lab measurement techniques for high-speed signals and ensure the best performance from configurations.

The role emphasizes mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on support. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in measuring high-speed signals, phase noise and jitter, and familiarity with lab

Qualifications

• Knowledge of advanced techniques for measuring high speed signals.
• Understanding of differential termination schemes for clock signals.
• Familiar with phase noise and RMS jitter as it relates to timing signals.
• Ability to review layout and make recommendations to improve signal integrity and jitter performance.
• Experience with timing IC devices and lab automation using Python.
• Basic EVB soldering rework.
• Familiar with common schematic capture tools for design and reviews.
• Experience with customer support via in-person and email/web tools for ICs.
• Excellent time management and multitasking between projects.
• Proficient English for professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers using PLL products and map features to customer needs.
• Match customer requirements to the best product in the portfolio.
• Guide customers to achieve optimal performance for their configurations.
• Provide training on timing products to internal and external audiences.

Skills

Measuring high speed signals

Differential termination for clocks

Phase noise and rms jitter

Review layout for signal integrity

Python for lab automation

EVB soldering rework

Schematic capture tools

Customer communication (in-person & e‑

Time management

English proficiency in professional环境

Education

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

Tools

Oscilloscope

Schematic capture tools

Lab measurement equipment

Job description

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.

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.