If you’ve landed an entry-level role in VLSI—congrats! But moving up to senior positions requires strategic growth, not just time. Here’s a step-by-step framework based on proven practices and industry requirements to accelerate your journey. 1. Master the Fundamentals...

If you’re in VLSI and thinking about how to maximize your earning potential, this blog is for you. Here are five high-paying VLSI roles that offer top-tier compensation—but only if you actively upskill, specialize, and demonstrate mastery. 1. Physical Design Engineer /...

As technology continues its explosive growth, VLSI (Very-Large-Scale Integration) design is becoming one of the most exciting and high-impact career paths for electronics and ECE students. If you’re in your final year, here’s why starting VLSI learning now can set you...

Introduction: A Historic Move in Global Semiconductor Policy In a landmark decision on July 3, 2025, the United States government officially lifted its ban on the export of chip design software to China. This policy reversal has sent positive shockwaves across the global...

For many engineering students, the idea of working in VLSI design can seem out of reach unless you pursue an M.Tech or MS. However, here’s the truth: you can enter the VLSI industry with just a Bachelor’s degree—provided you build the right skills, experience, and practical...

The world of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) is evolving rapidly. Fueled by AI, cloud adoption, and complexity in chip design, EDA automation is reshaping job roles and expectations in the global VLSI industry. To stay competitive—and land core roles—engineers must adapt....

Balancing a full-time job with VLSI learning can feel daunting—but it’s absolutely achievable with the right structure, support, and resources. Here’s a roadmap to mastering advanced VLSI design without quitting your day job—using targeted strategies, flexible learning, and expert...

In electronics and engineering programs, students often gain a solid grasp of theory—combinational logic, transistor behavior, digital circuits. But when recruiters look for VLSI hires, they expect far more than academic knowledge. Here’s why theoretical knowledge alone won’t land...

Artificial Intelligence isn’t coming to chip design—it’s already here. From automating place-and-route to optimizing power, performance, and area (PPA), AI-powered EDA tools are now being adopted at scale by global semiconductor giants. For VLSI engineers, the era of AI-integrated...

India’s semiconductor ecosystem is rapidly expanding—and with it comes a tidal wave of employment opportunities. According to a recent report by NLB Services, the semiconductor sector is projected to generate 1 million jobs across fabrication, packaging, design, software,...