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Principal Embedded Software Engineer

SiTime

SiTime

Software Engineering
Posted on Oct 15, 2025

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

  • The successful candidate will be the primary owner of the SiTime IEEE 1588/PTP software stack built on state-of-the-art hardware to deliver best in class synchronization solutions for Communications and Data Center deployments. It is not necessary to meet all job requirements to be a qualified candidate for the position.

Responsibilities:

  • Development and maintenance of Linux kernel Clock and PTP drivers
  • Development and maintenance of the sophisticated DSP algorithms providing best in class synchronization performance
  • Development and maintenance of Linux user space libraries
  • Enhancing system performance in collaboration with hardware and systems teams
  • Development and automation of synchronization tests

Qualifications & Requirements (Education must be included):

  • Batchelor’s degree or higher in computer science/electrical engineering or equivalent
  • 5 years+ embedded software development experience
  • Deep familiarity with Linux, and embedded programming in the Linux environment, preferably both user space and kernel
  • Experience with digital signal processing a big plus
  • Experience with FPGA platforms a big plus
  • Experience with Ethernet switches a plus
  • Familiarity with synchronization technologies a plus

Desired Characteristics & Attributes:

  • Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment

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.