In a world stirred by uncertain geopolitics and fragile supply chains, India’s semiconductor design sector has quietly felt the tremors. According to insights shared by a leading talent solutions company, the Global Capability Centers dedicated to chip design in India saw a near 15 percent drop in job openings in the financial year 2024 to 2025.
The wave of hiring that reached its crest in May 2024 with 3760 open roles steadily faded, dipping to 3040 by January 2025, and eventually closing at 3181 by March. This downward curve reflects a more restrained hiring rhythm across the nation’s top 50 semiconductor design hubs.
While the overall recruitment pulse softened, demand remained steady for highly specialised roles such as Very Large Scale Integration, embedded systems, and RF or analogue design. Interestingly, mid-sized centers showed greater resilience and flexibility, adapting quicker to talent demands in these focused domains.
It’s important to note that semiconductor design inherently involves leaner team structures. So, any minor change in hiring sentiment among just a few influential players can ripple across the sector significantly.
As the Chief Business Officer at the talent firm shared, “The semiconductor design GCCs in India have experienced a relatively sluggish trend in new job openings over the past few quarters. This cautious hiring environment is largely driven by ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, global supply chain disruptions, and volatility in valuations within key technology areas, such as artificial intelligence and advanced computing.”
The study observed trends from the top 50 semiconductor-focused Global Capability Centers across two consecutive fiscal years. Notably, the IP design segment — which focuses on creating core chip components and reusable designs — maintained strong demand and continued to attract skilled talent.
Despite this temporary slowdown, the long-term outlook remains hopeful. With the global spotlight shifting towards resilient chip supply chains and the Indian government pushing for domestic chip innovation, a new wave of growth is expected to emerge in the coming years. The future of India’s semiconductor design narrative may just be gearing up for its next chapter.
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