Embedded Systems Engineer FPGA

# Principal Embedded Systems Engineer, FPGAScotts Valley, CA 95066## Overview Salary Range$ - $ Salary/year## Embedded Systems Engineer FPGA
** About Digital Dynamics Inc.
** We are located 15 minutes south of Los Gatos, CA. Reverse commute!

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.
** Position Overview
** We are seeking a
** Principal Embedded Systems Engineer, FPGA
** to lead the architecture and development of advanced FPGA and embedded system solutions. This is a high-impact technical leadership role responsible for 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
** Key Responsibilities
*** 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## Qualifications
* 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
** Preferred Experience
*** 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
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