Director, Infrastructure Hardware SiTime Corporation
- 4.0 Santa Clara, CA Job Details Full-time $230,000
- $283,000 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Parental leave Vision insurance Qualifications System design Systems engineering System architecture design Debugging Engineering validation Full Job Description 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 Director, Infrastructure Hardware to lead the strategy, development, and delivery of system platforms supporting characterization, validation, ATE, and high-volume manufacturing of SiTime products. This role combines people leadership with end-to-end program ownership, driving cross-functional execution across design, test, product, operations, and external partners. The Director provides high-level system design direction and deep knowledge of hardware build, integration, and bring-up to ensure scalable, reliable, and cost-effective infrastructure platforms. Key Responsibilities People Leadership & Team Development Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing infrastructure hardware team; set clear goals, expectations, and development plans Establish strong engineering practices (design reviews, documentation, change control, and risk management) to improve quality and predictability Partner with cross-functional leaders to define staffing plans, hiring priorities, onboarding, and team operating cadence Foster a collaborative environment with clear communication, constructive feedback, and effective conflict resolution Program & Project Management (Delivery, Schedule, and Execution) Own end-to-end delivery of infrastructure hardware programs from concept through production release, including scope, schedule, budget, and resourcing Drive cross-functional planning and execution with Design, Test, Characterization, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain; communicate status, risks, and trade-offs to stakeholders Establish and manage project plans, milestones, and phase gates Proactively identify dependencies and bottlenecks; lead issue resolution and escalation to keep programs on track Hardware Platform Strategy, System Design & Integration Set technical direction for scalable infrastructure hardware platforms; translate business and engineering needs into system requirements and roadmaps Provide high-level system design guidance and ensure robust build, integration, bring-up, and validation plans across labs and manufacturing environments Drive make/buy decisions, supplier selection, and vendor strategy balancing performance, cost, quality, and supply continuity Standardize platforms and interfaces to improve reuse, reduce cycle time, and enable multi-product support Operational Excellence (Manufacturing, Quality, and Supplier Management) Partner with Operations and Quality to drive reliability, compliance, and lifecycle management for infrastructure platforms Manage infrastructure supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost) and drive continuous improvement with key manufacturing and test partners Define and track key metrics (cycle time, yield impact, uptime/availability, cost) to improve platform performance and operational efficiency Required Qualifications BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience 12+ years of experience delivering complex hardware systems, platforms, or infrastructure for lab, test, ATE, and/or manufacturing environments 5+ years of people leadership experience High-level system design capability with strong hands-on understanding of hardware build, integration, bring-up, debug, and validation Experience working with suppliers/contract manufacturers Excellent communication and influence skills Preferred Qualifications Experience managing budgets, capital expenditures, and vendor contracts for lab/manufacturing infrastructure Experience leading globally distributed teams and working across time zones Background supporting semiconductor product development, characterization, validation, ATE, and high-volume manufacturing ramp
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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 $230,000.00
00. 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 : 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
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