SiTime Corporation

Customer Engineer

SiTime Corporation • $120K — $150K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, electronics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in semiconductor applications, support, or product engineering.
  • Solid knowledge of analog/digital electronics and integrated circuit technology.
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment and automation using Python scripts.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on hardware/software debugging.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support and solutions during pre-sales and post-sales stages.
  • Analyze customer requirements and recommend suitable semiconductor products or systems.
  • Validate solutions in the lab to ensure system performance with proposed products.
  • Develop and deliver product presentations and technical documentation.
  • Support customer design efforts related to embedded systems and precise timing solutions.
  • Conduct in-depth technical problem solving and root cause analysis.
  • Participate in field trials and technical workshops across the region.

Benefits

  • 401k plan with company matching.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Life insurance and parental leave options.
  • Legal services assistance.
  • Generous time off plans for work-life balance.
Full Job Description
About SiTime

SiTime Corporation is the precision timing company. 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 3 billion devices shipped, SiTime is changing the timing industry. For more information, visit www.sitime.com.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Customer Application Engineer (CE) with a background in semiconductors to join our technical support and customer success team. In this role, you will act as a key technical liaison between our product development teams and our customers across the US and provide lab support for the Application CE team ensuring optimal integration, performance, and application of our semiconductor solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support and solutions to customers in pre-sales and post-sales stages.
  • Analyze customer requirements and recommend suitable semiconductor products or systems.
  • Validate customer facing solutions in the lab to ensure system performance with our proposed solutions.
  • Develop and deliver product presentations, technical documentation, and training.
  • Support design-in efforts for customer projects (e.g., embedded systems, precise time solutions, power electronics, RF).
  • Conduct in-depth technical problem solving and root cause analysis.
  • Participate in field trials, customer visits, and technical workshops across the region.
  • Stay current with semiconductor trends, applications, and competitive landscape.
  • Direct involvement with product marketing in product roadmap synthesis and next-generation solutions.


Qualifications & Requirements :

  • Bachelor or master degree in electrical engineering, electronics, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in semiconductor applications, support, or product engineering.
  • Solid knowledge of
  • Analog/digital electronics
  • Integrated Circuit technology
  • Oscillators
  • PLL
  • Clock Distribution
  • Embedded Systems
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as Spectrum Analyzer, oscilloscope, signal generators, phase noise analyzer etc.
  • Hands on experience with Python scription for lab automation
  • Hands on experience with embedded C
  • Strong problem-solving skills and experience in debugging hardware/software systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and customer-facing skills.


Desired Characteristics & Attributes:

  • Analytical mindset: Ability to diagnose complex issues in electronic systems and propose effective solutions.
  • System-level thinking: Understanding how semiconductor components fit within larger system architectures (e.g., EVs, industrial automation, telecom).
  • Detail-oriented: Precision is critical when working with datasheets, layout guidelines, and electrical specifications.
  • Tech-savvy: Comfortable with simulation tools, lab equipment, embedded systems, and common programming/scripting languages (e.g., C, Python, MATLAB).
  • Customer-focused: Strong commitment to supporting clients and understanding their needs from a system and business perspective.
  • Clear communicator: Able to explain complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborative spirit: Works well with cross-functional teams, including sales, R&D, and product marketing.
  • Cultural adaptability: Comfortable working in diverse, multinational environments.
  • Reliability: Dependable, structured, and consistent in delivering high-quality work on time.


At SiTime, we believe great work deserves great rewards. We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive compensation package designed to attract top talent. 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 (US ONLY|GLOBAL TO REMOVE): 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.
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About SiTime Corporation

SiTime Corporation is a semiconductor company that designs and manufactures silicon MEMS-based timing solutions. The company's products are used in a variety of applications, including telecommunications, networking, computing, and consumer electronics. SiTime's MEMS-based timing solutions offer several advantages over traditional quartz-based solutions, including higher performance, smaller size, and lower power consumption. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Learn more about SiTime Corporation
Size
279 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$9.3 million
Founded
2005
Revenue
$116.1 million
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