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# Principal Embedded Systems Engineer, FPGA

- **Company:** Digital Dynamics, Inc.
- **Location:** Scotts Valley, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), PCI Express, Performance Tuning, Software Requirements Analysis, SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Fpga Hardware, Peripherals
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=694c4a3e96566112

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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, * 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


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