Semiconductors: India's new IT sector?

Encouraging to see India emerging as a global hub for semiconductor design. With India now ranking 5th in the world for chip design engineers, the talent pool is becoming a critical driver for the next wave of innovation. Global firms tapping into this expertise will only accelerate the ecosystem’s growth #Semiconductors #ChipDesign #IndiaTalent #Innovation #TechLeadership #FutureOfTech #GlobalTech #Electronics #DesignEngineering #MakeInIndia #DigitalIndia #TechEcosystem

🌍 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐬. 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐩 The semiconductor industry is booming, but the 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤. 📊 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Global demand will cross 𝟏𝐌+ 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟎, yet only ~60% of roles are being filled. India alone faces a shortfall of 𝟑𝟎𝟎𝐊+ 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 in VLSI, ATMP, and embedded domains. Niche areas like 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐑𝐓𝐋, 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐱 face the sharpest gaps. 💡 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧: While demand is surging, the 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭-𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐲 ~𝟒𝟎%. ⚡ 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞: At TechDhaba, we address this gap with a 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝟓𝟎𝟎+ 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 in niche technologies, delivering 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏. Let’s bridge the gap and accelerate the semiconductor future — together. #Semiconductor #TalentGap #Embedded #AI #VLSI #TechDhaba #Hiring #Freshers #EmbeddedSystems

🌟 VLSI Freshers — Your Time Will Come! 🌟 The semiconductor industry is facing challenges, yes — but it’s also expanding like never before. With India’s design ecosystem growing and global demand for chips rising, freshers who prepare today will be tomorrow’s leaders. 🔹 If you’re trained – Don’t just list skills, show them. Share GitHub projects, tool demos (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor), and real outcomes (timing closure, bug fixes, design improvements). Evidence > promises. 🔹 If you’re not trained yet – Start small but stay consistent. Learn one track (RTL/Verification/Analog), complete a short project in 2–4 weeks, and post your learning journey. Recruiters love to see growth mindset + initiative. 🚀 Remember: Every expert once stood where you are — unsure, but hungry to grow. What separates them is persistence, visibility, and clarity of focus. 💡 Keep learning, keep building, and keep sharing. Your opportunity in VLSI isn’t a question of if — it’s only a question of when. 📌 Interview Tip: Always explain your project with Why you chose it, What you built, and How you executed it — this simple structure makes your answers clear and impactful. #VLSI #Semiconductor #ChipDesign #VLSIFresher #CareerGrowth #Motivation #Jobs2025 #VLSIFresher #CareerGrowth #JobSearch #EngineeringJobs #GraduateJobs #Motivation #CareerTips #VLSI #Semiconductor #ChipDesign #VLSIFresher #CareerGrowth #Motivation #MakeInIndia #EDA #RTL #Verification

🌟 Dear Freshers dreaming of a career in Semiconductors… 🌟 As an HR professional in this industry, I get to meet many young and passionate candidates. Almost all of them carry the same spark in their eyes—the dream to work on cutting-edge chips that power the world. But I also see the challenges they face: ❌ Limited openings for freshers ❌ High competition for every role ❌ Confusion between Hardware, Layout, Verification, Testing, etc. 💡 Here’s my honest message to you: *Stay flexible — your first role may not be your “dream role,” but it will open the door to the industry. *Learn continuously — every project (whether in Hardware, Layout, or Validation) teaches you skills that will stay with you. *Be patient — semiconductor careers are marathons, not sprints. Stability and growth come with time. I’ve seen so many freshers start in roles they didn’t expect… and later grow into experts, team leads, and managers in the very domains they once only dreamed about. 🚀 👉 So, to all freshers: Keep your passion alive, stay open to opportunities, and remember—getting your first step into semiconductors is already a big win. Now I’d love to hear from experienced professionals here: ✨ What advice would you give to freshers starting their semiconductor journey? ✨ What’s the one thing you wish you knew when you started? Your words might just inspire the next generation of chip designers and layout engineers! 💙 hashtag #Semiconductor hashtag #Freshers hashtag #CareerAdvice hashtag #Motivation hashtag #HRInsights hashtag #ChipDesign hashtag #CareerGrowth hashtag #Motivation hashtag #Fresher hashtag #JobSearch hashtag #CareerAdvice hashtag #FutureOfWork hashtag #Semiconductor hashtag #Semiconductors hashtag #ChipDesign hashtag #VLSI hashtag #Electronics hashtag #Technology hashtag #Engineering hashtag #LayoutEngineering hashtag #AnalogDesign hashtag #HardwareEngineering hashtag #TechCareers hashtag #GraduateJobs hashtag #HRInsights

🌟 Give Freshers a Chance – They Are the Future of Semiconductors! 🌟 Many service-based semiconductor companies hesitate to hire freshers from 2021, 2022, and 2023 batches, assuming they won’t bring immediate profit. Instead, they project 2–3 years of ‘experience’ to product-based companies, earning 10–15 LPA while paying employees only 4–5 LPA. But the truth is simple: every expert was once a fresher. Freshers are not a liability – they are untapped potential, full of passion, energy, and the ability to adapt quickly. If given the chance, they can prove themselves and add immense value to the semiconductor ecosystem. It’s time to value skills over just years of experience and open doors for fresh graduates who are eager to learn and contribute. 👉 Let’s stop playing with fresher emotions and start building the future of VLSI together. #Semiconductor #VLSI #Hiring #Freshers #FairOpportunities #FutureOfSemiconductor

To All VLSI Trained Freshers: Don’t Give Up! Yes, the VLSI job market is slow. Yes, it's tough to land your first break. But remember this: Every chip starts as an idea. Every engineer starts as a beginner. You’ve already taken the hard step – learning complex tools, flows, and concepts. Now: 🔹 Keep building technical expertise. 🔹 Keep reaching out, connecting, applying. 🔹 Keep learning from every rejection – it's redirection. 🔹 Keep showing up – the right opportunity will come. Many of today’s top engineers once faced the same silence, the same waiting. But those who kept moving forward are the ones who made it. 🌱 Believe in your journey. 🔧 Keep sharpening your skills. 🚀 Your breakthrough is closer than you think. Startups like Silicon Patterns , built by passionate engineers, are doing their best to contribute to the Indian semiconductor ecosystem and create more opportunities Let’s support and lift each other up – the VLSI community grows stronger when we grow together. #VLSI #Freshers #Motivation #SemiconductorCareers #NeverGiveUp #KeepLearning #ChipDesign #EDA #RTL #Verification Srinivasa Gupta Cheedella | PrudviTeja Tunuguntla | kiran mallavarjula | 尹富康 Fakhrul Islam (Faks) | Sridhar Nandula | Ishita Anand | MohanKumar Sampathkumar | shashank vaidyar | Suneetha Tata | Subhashini D | Akshay Sehgal

🔍 For a long time now, we have noticed that most hiring updates in the VLSI domain on LinkedIn demand 3 to 5 years of experience. And sometimes, it gets even more confusing — we see companies saying: 👉 “We are looking for trained freshers… but only from 2021/22 batch!” Now it’s 2025 — are they still “freshers” after 3–4 years? 🤔 If this trend continues, does it mean today’s 2025 graduates need to wait until 2028 just to be called “trained freshers”? 😅 But behind the humor lies a serious question ⬇️ 👉 What about the real freshers who graduate every year, who invest in training, projects, and internships to build skills in DV, PD, RTL, STA, and more? 👉 How will they gain industry experience if they never get their first opportunity? There are already many trained freshers in the VLSI ecosystem — passionate, skilled, and eager to contribute. Yet, without guidance, many of them feel lost about the next step. 💡 This is where we would love to hear from industry leaders, hiring managers, and experts: What roadmap should freshers follow today to enter the VLSI industry? Can alternative pathways (internships, research, startups, contract roles, training programs) help bridge the gap? How can academia-industry collaboration prepare students better for jobs? At Logic Verify, we believe freshers are the future pipeline of the semiconductor industry. If guided well today, they can become tomorrow’s experts and strengthen the ecosystem. 📢 To all freshers: Don’t lose hope. Your skills matter. With the right direction and mentorship, you can find your entry point. 🙏 And to all leaders, mentors, and decision-makers in the VLSI world — we invite you to share your insights. Your one comment here might guide an entire batch of freshers toward their first role. Let’s use this platform to share clarity, guidance, and opportunities. Drop your thoughts in the comments ⬇️ — the community is listening. ProV Logic Suchi Semicon Pvt Ltd Truechip Apex Semiconductor Puneet Mittal Arm #VLSI #Semiconductor #Hiring #Freshers #LogicVerify #DesignVerification #PhysicalDesign #SemiconductorJobs

#TutorialSeries #120 🚀𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐬. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲🙇🏻 Many ECE students and freshers ask: “𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲?” Here’s a simple breakdown to help you understand: 🔹 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 ✅ Work for multiple clients (Intel, Qualcomm, AMD, etc.) ✅ Great entry point for freshers (more openings) ✅ Hands-on exposure to projects across domains ⚠️ Cons: Lower pay, possible bond, limited ownership of IP/product 🔹 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 ✅ Build their own chips, IPs, and solutions (Intel, NVIDIA, AMD, TI) ✅ High salary, strong growth, better learning curve ✅ End-to-end ownership of products ⚠️ Cons: Hiring is selective, fewer openings for freshers 💡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐢𝐩: 👉 If you want to enter the semiconductor industry quickly, service companies are a great gateway. 👉 If you want deeper ownership and higher pay, product companies are your target. 👉 Many engineers start in service companies and later switch to product roles. 🔽 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮: Would you prefer to start early in a service company or wait for a product company opportunity? ▶️ To make entry easier and gain 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, while increasing your chances of selection, you can join our 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 on 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧. For more details: https://lnkd.in/gKU6-9gX ✅ 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 SAMAGATA SEMICONDUCTORS COMMUNITY 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐝𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐚𝐩𝐩 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩( https://lnkd.in/gstjmeUc) for career tips, VLSI insights and tech updates. #ECE #jobs #VLSI #service #product #Verilog #Analog #Digital #BTech #MTech #cfbr #MadeInIndia India Semiconductor Mission #intern #IIT #NIT #Tier #vacancy #SamagataSemiconductors

⚠️ Awareness for Semiconductor Freshers ⚠️ Many service-based semiconductor companies are taking advantage of fresh graduates. Be careful: 🔹 They promise jobs but keep you in “training” for 6+ months with only ₹10K–15K salary (sometimes even without pay). 🔹 Some hire old pass-outs (2021, 2022, 2023), train them, and then place them in product companies with fake 3 years’ experience – while keeping a big cut of their salary. 🔹 The work culture in such places is often toxic – HRs and managers show ego, poor attitude, and no respect for employees. 🔹 Worst of all, they trap you with 3+ year bonds and demand ₹6–8 lakh if you try to leave early. 👉 What you should do: ✅ Never accept unpaid jobs or unfair long bonds. ✅ Always check the company’s credibility before joining. ✅ Focus on real skills like VLSI, Verification, FPGA, DFT, Physical Design. ✅ Choose genuine internships, open-source projects, or trusted institutes over shortcuts. 💡 Freshers, beware! Don’t fall for fake promises, long bonds, and heavy penalties. Your career is worth more – invest in skills, not scams.

🚀 Breaking into Intel, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Samsung, or AMD? For anyone aspiring to enter the semiconductor industry, there’s one hard truth: 👉 It’s not enough to have passion. You need deep technical knowledge + the confidence to tackle tough, practical interview questions. That’s why I found this resource from Poonam Sonawane (Co-Founder & CEO, NGS AI Chip) worth sharing with the community: 📖 “Cracking the Digital Design Interview: 1000 Technical Interview Questions with Answers for Semiconductor Chip Design Engineers” What makes this book special 👇 🔹 1,000+ real interview questions with clear, concise answers 🔹 Comprehensive coverage: Digital Design, VLSI, Verilog/SystemVerilog, Memory, Computer Architecture 🔹 Tips to crack both technical and HR rounds 🔹 Useful for freshers preparing for placements and experienced engineers upskilling 💡 If you’re serious about a career in VLSI or chip design, this is the kind of preparation material that can give you an edge in interviews. 📌 You can connect directly with Poonam Sonawane to learn more about the book. The semiconductor industry is booming — and resources like this can help freshers and professionals alike take the next step toward their dream companies. #VLSI #Semiconductors #ChipDesign #DigitalDesign #InterviewPreparation #Careers