Principal Embedded Systems Engineer, FPGA

About Digital Dynamics Inc.

Digital Dynamics Inc. (DDI) is a 100% employee‑owned company delivering advanced control systems for industrial automation and mission‑critical environments. We partner with leading semiconductor and technology companies to design and build high‑performance, reliable solutions. At DDI, every employee is an owner; our ESOP structure fosters accountability, collaboration, and long‑term thinking. We are located 15 minutes south of Los Gatos, CA – reverse commute!

We are seeking a Principal Embedded Systems Engineer, FPGA to lead the architecture and development of advanced FPGA and embedded system solutions. This high‑impact technical leadership role involves driving system design, performance, and scalability across multiple product lines. You will work cross‑functionally with Electrical, Firmware, Systems, and Manufacturing teams to deliver robust, high‑performance solutions used in mission‑critical applications.

• Define and lead FPGA architecture across multiple programs and platforms
• Design and develop complex FPGA solutions using VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog
• Drive hardware/software co‑design, including integration with embedded processors and firmware
• Own the full FPGA development lifecycle:
  • Requirements definition
  • RTL design and simulation
  • Timing closure and optimization
  • Lab bring‑up and validation
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering on board‑level integration and system performance
• Partner with Systems Engineering to translate customer requirements into scalable solutions
• Support Manufacturing and Test Engineering to ensure production readiness (DFM/DFT)
• Lead debugging and root‑cause analysis of complex system‑level issues
• Mentor engineers and contribute to the growth of FPGA and embedded capabilities across the organization
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, tools, and methodologies

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 12+ years of experience in FPGA and embedded systems design
• Strong expertise in:
  • FPGA design (Xilinx, Intel/Altera, or similar)
  • RTL development (VHDL, Verilog, System Verilog)
  • High‑speed digital design and timing closure
• Experience with embedded systems integration (processors, memory, peripherals)
• Proven ability to lead complex system designs from concept through production

• Semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, or aerospace systems
• High‑speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, etc.)
• EMI/EMC considerations and system‑level performance optimization
• Experience in regulated or highly controlled manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with PLM and ERP systems