Principal FPGA Design Engineer

Requisition  Si Time Si Time  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

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 (Model Sim, 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 $ – $. 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…