Semiconductor Design Jobs in India Decline by 15% in 2025

India’s semiconductor design Global Capability Centers (GCCs) experienced a 15% decline in job openings in FY 2024–25, according to a report by talent solutions firm Careernet.

The slowdown is attributed to ongoing geopolitical tensions, global supply chain disruptions, and volatility in emerging tech sectors like AI and advanced computing.

Job postings peaked at 3,760 in May 2024 but dipped to 3,181 by March 2025.

Despite this decline, demand for niche skills such as VLSI, embedded systems, and RF/analog design remained steady—especially among mid-sized GCCs.

The IP design sub-sector also continued to post robust hiring activity.

Careernet CBO Neelabh Shukla noted that hiring sentiment remains cautious, though long-term prospects are strong due to increased global focus on semiconductor supply chain resilience and supportive Indian government initiatives.

The report, which analysed hiring trends across India’s top 50 semiconductor design GCCs, suggests the sector may rebound as strategic investments begin to bear fruit.

Recently, Indian IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took to social media to reveal that a 3 mn chip will be 'designed in India.'

Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Renesas Electronics is setting up dedicated chip design centres for developing advanced 3-nanometer semiconductors in Noida and Bengaluru.