Principal 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 SystemVerilog
• 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, SystemVerilog)
  • 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