Semiconductor vs Degrees: The Big Shift in Hiring

At TechDhaba, me and my team are deeply aware of the serious talent crunch being felt in the Embedded Systems & Semiconductor domain — not rumor, but backed by data. 📊 Current Gap Snapshot India is projected to have a shortage of 250,000–300,000 semiconductor-skilled professionals by 2027, just to keep up with planned fab / PLI / design unit expansion. https://lnkd.in/g2XHBvY8 Across Indian semiconductor & electronics manufacturing, there is a demand for more than 6.3 million (63 lakh) trained “shop-floor workers, purchasing managers, and engineers” over the next 18-24 months in roles spanning equipment service, integration, middleware etc. The Economic Times https://lnkd.in/gsp3YWEQ In semiconductor design and verification, roles such as ASIC verification and FPGA design are seeing 20-25%+ growth in demand, while supply of qualified professionals in those roles remains materially lower (e.g. only a few thousands available vs higher need). https://lnkd.in/gPpQCyii 🎯 What TechDhaba is Doing & Why It Matters We’re not a coaching institute — we are a world-class workforce accelerator/enabler. Already partnering with top MNCs and semiconductor giants, helping them onboard engineers directly into client projects from Day 1. Our track record is strong: multiple successful placements, especially in embedded systems, RTOS, device drivers, VLSI design & verification. We build pipelines of skilled talent across the value chain and fill specific niche gaps (FPGA/ASIC verification, firmware/embedded drivers etc.), which are the hardest to find. Why This is Critical Because while policy and investment (PLI, ISM etc.) are accelerating, without the talent supply, projects stall, quality suffers, and manufacturing/design delays happen. The gap isn’t just quantitative, but qualitative — many fresh graduates don’t have “industry-ready” skills, so companies end up doing heavy internal training or rejecting large numbers of applicants. #TechDhaba #Semiconductors #EmbeddedSystems #VLSI #ElectronicsDesign #SemiconductorIndia #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerAcceleration #Day1Ready #SkillGap #FutureOfWork #EmbeddedC #RTOS #LinuxDeviceDrivers #IoT #ChipDesign #TalentAccelerator #SemiconductorTalent #Upskilling #WorkforceEnablement #IndustryReady

What I Learned After 500 Messages from Job-Seeking Freshers !! In the past week, I’ve received more than 500 messages from candidates looking to join M-One Innovations and Technologies At first, I wondered why so many people were reaching out directly to me instead of HR. But soon, it became clear — this wasn’t impatience. It was desperation. Many of these young engineers are passionate about VLSI and semiconductors, but they’re also carrying real pressure — financial responsibilities, family expectations, and the anxiety of breaking into a highly competitive field. To understand what’s happening, I asked my team to conduct as many interviews as possible. In the last two weeks, we’ve spoken with 100+ candidates. What we found was concerning. Even students from well-known training institutes and reputed universities struggled with basic questions like: How to design a 4×1 MUX using only AND, OR, and NOT gates. How to implement a 2-input AND gate using a single 2×1 MUX. This clearly isn’t just a candidate issue — it’s a system issue. To the Training Institutes: If you truly want to help, either train students to meet industry expectations or ensure your placement tie-ups actually work. Please stop making promises you can’t keep — you’re playing with someone’s future. To the Organizations: Not every fresher will come fully ready. But if someone shows the right attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn, take a chance on them. Skills can be taught — mindset cannot. To the Candidates: Your passion is visible, but so is your panic. Take a step back and focus on mastering the fundamentals before applying everywhere. Don’t depend entirely on institutes or placement guarantees — invest in your own learning. The truth is, the right opportunity will come, but you need to be ready for it when it does. Focus on understanding, not just certificates. That’s what will set you apart. Let’s build a VLSI ecosystem that values effort, nurtures potential, and restores faith in what training and opportunity are meant to represent. #VLSI #Semiconductor #PhysicalDesign #PhysicalVerification #ASICDesign #FPGA #DigitalVLSI #ChipDesign #SoC #CMOS #RTLDesign #ASICVerification #Integration #SiliconDesign #ICDesign #LayoutDesign #Accumulation #TimingAnalysis #StaticTimingAnalysis #DRCLVS #ECO #DFT #UVM #SystemVerilog #Verilog #EDA #Cadence #Synopsys #MentorGraphics #DigitalICDesign #AnalogDesign #RTLVerification #Assertions #FormalVerification #ICFlow #VLSIJobs #VLSICareers #VLSICommunity #HardwareEngineering #ChipIndustry #VerificationEngineering #SemiconductorJobs #DigitalDesign #AnalogDesign #ICEngineering #CampusPlacement #VLSICampusHiring #EmbeddedDesign #ElectronicsEngineering #EngineeringCareers M-One Innovations and Technologies Aman . Nandani Singh SIDHANT SINGH

⚠️ 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 VLSI: How Students Can Land Their First Internship or Entry-Level Role▶️ At Samagata Semiconductors, we often interact with aspiring engineers who dream of building a career in VLSI but feel unsure about where to begin. Here’s a simple roadmap: ✅ 1. 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬 Strong fundamentals in CMOS, digital logic, and timing are your entry tickets. ✅ 2. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐎𝐧 Learn Verilog/SystemVerilog, and practice using simulation and synthesis tools. Even open-source tools like Icarus Verilog and Yosys can sharpen your skills. ✅ 3. 𝐃𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 Designing an ALU, experimenting with RISC-V, or building clock tree synthesis flows—projects like these help you stand out. ✅ 4. 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 Put your projects on GitHub, write blogs, or share short demos online. Visibility creates opportunities. ✅ 5. 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 Engage with VLSI professionals, attend workshops, and seek mentors. Many opportunities come through conversations, not just applications. ✅ 6. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐲 Don’t limit yourself—apply to both startups (for fast learning) and large companies (for structured growth). 🚀 The VLSI industry is growing rapidly, and skilled engineers are in demand. Start small, stay consistent, and keep building. At Samagata, our mission is to bridge the gap between academia and industry by training, mentoring, and empowering the next generation of chip designers. 🔁 Follow SAMAGATA SEMICONDUCTORS COMMUNITY in linkdin, join Whatsapp group( https://lnkd.in/g3RCDTvG ) and follow on Instagram (https://lnkd.in/gjJbDcRj) for career tips, VLSI insights and tech updates. #VLSI #Semiconductors #Internship #ECE #jobs #vacancy #BTech #MTech #opportunity #learn #RTL #Analog #Digital #SamagataSemiconductors

🚀 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

#TutorialSeries #128 🎯 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐋𝐒𝐈? 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐖𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐱 𝐈𝐭) Many engineering graduates express interest in VLSI roles but struggle to convert that interest into interviews. The gap isn’t just technical—it’s strategic. Here’s what hiring teams actually look for 👇 ✅ 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: 👉 Strong grasp of CMOS fundamentals, digital logic, and timing analysis. 👉 Hands-on experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog, including simulation and debugging. 👉 Clarity on VLSI domains: front-end, back-end, DFT, analog, layout, etc. 👉 Depth in at least one project—preferably with constraints, trade-offs, and documentation. 👉 Ability to communicate design decisions clearly and collaborate effectively. 🚫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬: 💡 Listing tools (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys) without context or application. 💡Copy-paste projects with no debugging or architectural insight. 💡Generic resumes with no domain focus. 💡Waiting passively for campus placements instead of building a proactive roadmap. 📌 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐋𝐒𝐈 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: ☀️ Choose one domain and build depth through projects and documentation. ☀️Solve a real-world problem—even a small one—with clear specs and constraints. ☀️Share learnings publicly via GitHub, LinkedIn, or blogs. ☀️Seek feedback from professionals, not just referrals. ☀️Attend hands-on workshops and build a portfolio that reflects design thinking. 🎯 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: ✅ VLSI hiring is not just about tool familiarity—it’s about design clarity, problem-solving under constraints, and the ability to think like an engineer. ✅ Freshers who align their learning with these expectations stand out—not just in interviews, but in the industry. ▶️ 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/gf5rNJxT 🔁 Follow SAMAGATA SEMICONDUCTORS COMMUNITY on LinkedIn and join WhatsApp group( https://lnkd.in/gstjmeUc) for career tips, VLSI insights and tech updates. #VLSIJobs #SemiconductorCareers #Verilog #AnalogDesign #RTLDesign #CareerTips #FreshersInVLSI #DesignThinking #MentorshipMatters #SamagataSemiconductors

Job Seekers Insight: The Job Market Feels Broken in 2025… But Not Everywhere Applications are at record highs. Competition is fierce. And many industries are cutting jobs instead of adding them. But here’s the flip side nobody is talking about: Semiconductors are entering a multi-year hiring cycle in fab operations, packaging, and technician roles The data says it all: • The global chip market will hit $697B in 2025 and pass $1 trillion by 2030. • The U.S. will need 115,000+ new semiconductor workers by 2030 and talent supply is falling behind. • India plans to train 275,000 new chip designers by 2032, scaling its semiconductor workforce to 1.2 million. • Processing technician jobs in the U.S. are expected to grow 11% this decade, almost double the national average. • The skills gap in India alone is estimated at 320,000–350,000 professionals in VLSI, packaging, yield, and embedded systems. What This Means for Job Seekers If you’re looking for your next move, this is your window. 1. Specialize where demand is exploding Niche skills like analog design, embedded systems, yield engineering, and advanced packaging are your golden tickets. 2. Build hands-on credibility Degrees are important, but projects, internships, and labs are what set you apart. TSMC Arizona alone expanded internships to 200+ in 2025. 3. Leverage global opportunities CHIPS Act (US), India Semiconductor Mission, EU subsidies, governments are pouring billions into this space. Jobs will follow the money. 4. Keep learning — nonstop 67% of engineers already say AI is reshaping their roles. 85% are upskilling. If you don’t, you’ll be left behind. Here’s the truth: 📉 The market looks brutal. 📈 But if you aim at the right industries, you won’t just find jobs — jobs will find you. Question for you: If you’re a job seeker today, are you targeting industries where demand is shrinking… …or the ones where it’s exploding? #JobSearch #SemiconductorJobs #CareerGrowth #FutureOfWork #LinkedInTips #HiringTrends

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐕𝐋𝐒𝐈 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬… ✱ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐋𝐒𝐈 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 – 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 & 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 If you're in 3rd year and dreaming of a VLSI career, internships are your golden gateway into the core electronics industry. But many students don’t know how to get started – here’s a structured, practical guide to help you land your first VLSI internship. ✱ 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟏 – 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞 (Sem 4–5) Make sure your concepts are clear. ➤ Digital Electronics (MUX, FSM, Flip-Flops, Timing Diagrams) ➤ Verilog HDL (Behavioral + Structural Coding) ➤ Basic Semiconductor Physics ➤ C/C++ for logic thinking Learn from: • Samir Palnitkar (Verilog HDL) • NPTEL Digital Circuits by Prof. Anshul Kumar • E-Yantra/NPTEL C programming ✱ 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟐 – 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐎𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐃𝐀 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 Recruiters love practical exposure. ➤ Cadence Virtuoso (Analog/RTL) ➤ Xilinx Vivado / Quartus Prime (FPGA) ➤ Synopsys VCS / DVE (for Simulation) ➤ GTKWave (Waveform Analysis) Tip: Use EDA Playground or Vivado for small RTL design practice. ✱ 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟑 – 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 + 𝐔𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐢𝐭𝐇𝐮𝐛 Start with small RTL-based designs, then go for testbenches. ➤ 8-bit ALU, UART Transmitter, SPI, FSM-based Lock ➤ CRC Generator (Parameterized) ➤ UVM Testbench for a basic router ➤ APB Slave or AHB-Lite Protocol Implementation Document: README, Block Diagrams, Timing Diagrams ✱ 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟒 – 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 Search smart, not just hard. ➤ Platforms: • LinkedIn (search ‘VLSI Intern’ + filter by location) • Internshala (use keywords: RTL, FPGA, ECE core) • Company Portals: Intel, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, NXP, Samsung, etc. • DRDO, ISRO, CDAC, SAMEER (Govt. research internships) ➤ Approach startups via Email + LinkedIn DM → Keep a short & impactful cover message → Attach your GitHub + Resume ✱ 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟓 – 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 ➤ Reach out to: • Alumni from your college in VLSI roles • LinkedIn groups like: VLSI India, ASIC/FPGA Design • Telegram channels like: VLSI_Official Ask for guidance, referrals, or mock interview practice. ✱ 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟔 – 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 Know what’s usually asked: ➤ Digital design (setup/hold time, FSMs, mux/decoder) ➤ Verilog syntax + simulation flow ➤ Coding round (C/C++/DSA basics) ➤ Projects you’ve done (waveform analysis, challenges faced) Resources: • Dinesh D – VLSI Interview Series (YouTube) • GitHub project explanations Contact for mock interview batch vlsiFlow ✱ 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 ➤ Keep it clean, 1 page ➤ Highlight: Verilog, Tools, Mini-projects, GitHub link ➤ Remove fluff (no need for class 10th marks!) ➤ Customize based on job role – Front-end vs Back-end 👉 Join our growing VLSI community: 👉youtube : https://lnkd.in/gPGg78bP 👉LinkedIn Page: https://lnkd.in/gyKg_iqs

🌍 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

🌍 The semiconductor industry is at a crossroads — booming demand but a critical talent gap. 📊 The reality is striking: 1M+ new workers needed globally by 2030 Only ~60% of roles are getting filled today In India alone, a shortage of 300K+ professionals across VLSI, ATMP, and Embedded Systems The sharpest gaps are in Device Drivers, RTL Design, and Embedded Linux 💡 The pain is clear: while the demand curve is skyrocketing, the supply of project-ready engineers lags by ~40%. This is exactly why initiatives like TechDhaba exist — to bridge the skills gap, mentor the next generation, and create engineers who are not just degree-holders, but industry-ready contributors. The future of semiconductors depends on how well we solve this talent challenge. 🚀 #Semiconductor #VLSI #EmbeddedSystems #DeviceDrivers #EmbeddedLinux #TalentGap #TechDhaba #SkillsOverDegree