About this opportunity
Digital Dynamics, Inc. lists this Senior Applications Engineer opportunity in scotts valley, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Digital Dynamics Inc. We are located just 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 Summary
The Senior Applications Engineer is an experienced individual contributor responsible for serving as the primary technical interface between customers and DDI's engineering teams. This role supports both pre-sale and post-sale activities, ensuring DDI's hardware, firmware, and software solutions are successfully integrated into customer applications. Working closely with customers, you will help define technical requirements, recommend solutions, troubleshoot complex system issues, and provide hands‑on application support. Internally, you'll collaborate with Software, Firmware, Electrical, Systems, and Test Engineering teams to influence product improvements, support new product introductions, and ensure customer success throughout the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary technical interface between customers and DDI engineering teams
Understand customer requirements and recommend hardware and software solutions
Support system integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical issue resolution
Collaborate with Software, Firmware, Electrical, Systems, and Test Engineering teams to support new products, custom solutions, and product improvements
Develop and deliver technical documentation, application notes, customer training, and product demonstrations
Capture customer feedback and market insights to help guide future product development
Support customer visits, trade shows, and industry events, including moderate travel
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in applications, systems, or customer-facing engineering supporting industrial automation, embedded systems, or semiconductor equipment
Strong understanding of industrial control systems, motion control, and electrical hardware
Experience interpreting electrical schematics, supporting hardware integration, and troubleshooting complex systems
Programming experience with C, C++, C#, Python, or similar languages
Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and common engineering tools
Excellent communication, presentation, technical writing, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively
Willingness to travel moderately to support customers and industry events
Experience with functional safety standards or PCB documentation is a plus
Our Total Rewards Philosophy
We believe rewarding employees extends beyond base compensation. Our total rewards approach is designed to recognize performance, support long-term growth, and create shared success through competitive pay, bonus program eligibility, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which provides employees the opportunity to share in the company's long-term success, 401(k) match, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a 100% employee-owned company.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Digital Dynamics Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Worksite address
scotts valley, CA, 95066, US
Who can apply
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