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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 seasoned FPGA Architect with a minimum of 10 years of experience to lead the design and development of FPGA-based platforms that support internal testing and validation of our precision, high-performance MEMS timing products. This role is critical to developing robust infrastructure for frequency measurement, low phase noise and low jitter characterization, production, and system-level validation Responsibilities: • Architect and implement scalable FPGA solutions for internal hardware platforms used in MEMS timing product testing • Lead cross-functional technical initiatives involving CMOS design, MEMS design, systems and test engineering, validation, and production teams • Define and drive system-level requirements, ensuring alignment across hardware, software, and test domains • Own the full FPGA lifecycle: architecture, RTL design, simulation, synthesis, timing closure, and bring-up • Develop reusable IP blocks and maintain a modular, maintainable FPGA infrastructure • Champion design reviews, documentation standards, and continuous improvement practices • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and influence strategic direction across multiple programs • Act as a key technical liaison between engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and execution Qualifications & Requirements : • MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field • 10+ years of hands-on experience in FPGA architecture and development (Xilinx, Intel/Altera, or similar) • Deep expertise in Verilog/VHDL, simulation tools (ModelSim, Vivado, etc.), and scripting (Python, TCL) • Proven track record in designing systems with low jitter, low phase noise, and high signal fidelity • Strong understanding of timing analysis, clock domain crossing, and high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, SERDES) • Experience with lab bring-up, debugging tools (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes), and test automation • Demonstrated leadership in driving cross-functional initiatives and delivering complex technical programs • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills Preferred Qualifications • Experience in MEMS or timing product domains • Familiarity with hardware/software co-design and embedded systems • Exposure to production test environments and ATE systems • Experience presenting technical strategies and outcomes to executive leadership 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 $148,320.00 – $203,940.00 . 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. • Innovation on Top – Philosophies of Innovation with Rajesh Vashist • Fabrication Knowledge – An Interview with Rajesh Vashist • SiTime Corporation – YouTube #LI-SITIME

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Architect and implement scalable FPGA solutions for internal hardware platforms used in MEMS timing product testing
Lead cross-functional technical initiatives involving CMOS design, MEMS design, systems and test engineering, validation, and production teams
Define and drive system-level requirements, ensuring alignment across hardware, software, and test domains
Own the full FPGA lifecycle: architecture, RTL design, simulation, synthesis, timing closure, and bring-up
Develop reusable IP blocks and maintain a modular, maintainable FPGA infrastructure
Champion design reviews, documentation standards, and continuous improvement practices
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and influence strategic direction across multiple programs
Act as a key technical liaison between engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and execution
MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
10+ years of hands-on experience in FPGA architecture and development (Xilinx, Intel/Altera, or similar)
Deep expertise in Verilog/VHDL, simulation tools (ModelSim, Vivado, etc.), and scripting (Python, TCL)
Proven track record in designing systems with low jitter, low phase noise, and high signal fidelity
Strong understanding of timing analysis, clock domain crossing, and high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, SERDES)
Experience with lab bring-up, debugging tools (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes), and test automation
Demonstrated leadership in driving cross-functional initiatives and delivering complex technical programs

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Experience in MEMS or timing product domains
Familiarity with hardware/software co-design and embedded systems
Exposure to production test environments and ATE systems
Experience presenting technical strategies and outcomes to executive leadership
At SiTime, we believe great work deserves great rewards. We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive compensation package designed to attract top talent.
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

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