SiTime · 2 months ago
Principal FPGA Design Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expSiTime Corporation is the precision timing company specializing in semiconductor MEMS programmable solutions. They are seeking a seasoned FPGA Architect to lead the design and development of FPGA-based platforms critical for testing and validating high-performance MEMS timing products.
ManufacturingSemiconductorSupply Chain Management
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
401k plan
Health and wellness that includes medical, dental, vision, life, parental leave, legal services, and time off plans
Company
SiTime
SiTime Corporation is an analog semiconductor company offering MEMS-based silicon timing solutions.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$490.22MKey Investors
RUSNANOCapital IP Investment Partners LP
2025-06-26Post Ipo Equity· $384.7M
2019-11-20IPO
2014-10-28Acquired
Leadership Team
Rajesh Vashist
CEO
Markus Lutz
CTO and Founder
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