From smartphones to cars everything is powered by Semiconductor chips, and as a VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) Engineer you’ll play a major role in setting up the chip. Let it be designing, testing or improving these chips to make them faster, smaller and more efficient.
Why choose VLSI as a career?
1) High Demand
The semiconductor industry is growing rapidly and companies like Intel, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, AMD, Synopsys, Wipro, Cisco, Mediatek, Mirafra Technologies, NXP, Insemitech, Praxien Technologies, Onsemi, SmartSoc,, PravegaSemi, MetaVLSI, Truechip, Simulus, Bitsilica, Mistral, and many more are always looking for a skilled and trained VLSI Engineer with the rise of technologies like AI, 5G, and IoT, the demand for VLSI professionals is higher than ever.
2) High paying jobs
VLSI Engineers are among the highest paid professionals in the tech industry. Freshers can expect competitive starting salaries, and with experience, the pay scale increases significantly.
3) Work on new technology
In VLSI, you’ll work on real-time projects on cutting-edge technologies like AI chips, 5G, and IoT devices. This field allows you to be at the forefront of innovation and contribution to the development of next-generation electronic gadgets.
4) Global Opportunities
VLSI skills are in demand not only in India, but worldwide, offering great opportunities to work in counties like USA, Germany, Japan, and UK. This global demand is set to reach high and expecting to have a huge shortage of skilled VLSI engineers in the near future.
Skills needed for a VLSI career
1) Technical Skills
HDL – VERILOG
HVL – SYSTEM VERILOG, UVM
EDA TOOLS – QUESTA SIM, CADENCE NCISM
PROTOCOLS – APB, AHB, AXI, I2C
EDITOR – GVIM
OPERATING SYSTEM – WINDOWS, LINUX
SCRIPTING LANGUAGE – PYTHON, PERL, SHELL
OTHER TOOLS – GIT, C-TAGS, CRONTAB, MELD
There are many skills to be encouraged, but the above list contains the minimum skills required to get into a high paying job in the VLSI domain.
2) Soft Skil
a) Problem-solving and logical thinking
VLSI work is about debugging, optimizing, and fixing errors. If you enjoy solving and thinking through complex problem, you’re already on the right track.
b) Communication skills
Whether it’s writing a report, explaining a bug, or collaboration with your team, you need to express your thoughts clearly and confidently.
c) Attention to detail
A tiny mistake in design can cause a chip to fail. Being careful, checking your work, and double-verifying everything will definitely save your time and efforts.
d) Teamwork & Collaboration
VLSI projects involve different specialists, like designers, verification engineers and test engineers, all working together. So being a good team mate is extremely important.
The one who master both technical skill and soft skills will not only secure a high – paying superior job but also drive innovation and upgrade the industry.
Steps to start a career in VLSI
1) Build a strong foundation
A bachelor’s degree (B. TECH/B. E) in EEE/ECE/CSE is required. M.TECH is optional
2) Select the Niche
Explore your interest to find out the niche you are interested in, there are two types,
a) Front-end roles b) Back-end roles
a) Front end roles (Design and verification)
Design verification engineers
FPGA design engineers
DFT (design for test) engineers
RTL design engineers
b) Back-end roles (fabrication and testing)
Physical design engineer
ASIC design engineer
Analog and mixed signal design engineer
Embedded system engineer
CAD engineer
There are many roles in both the field but front end roles offer high paying jobs compared to back end.
Get well trained
After successfully choosing your interest, you need to truly understand the VLSI industry. It’s preferred to get trained from a reputable institution or training centres that offer real-time training, hands on experience, Knowledge equivalent to 0-4 years, because eventually sustaining in a company is important.
Ask these things before joining any institution
Will you be trained by a real-time trainer.
Will they have everyday live classes and recorded sessions if missed the live class.
Will there be unlimited interview opportunities.
Will the course include basic+advanced course to match and upskill your learning.
Will they provide hands-on training with industry aligned tools and work on real – time projects.
Will they provide 100% placement opportunities.
will they provide post-placement support, as VLSI is narrow but a growing field, you’ll definitely need somebody to assist or guide you even after placement on new projects or tools.
If any institution has a legacy in their teaching style or matches all the above needs, then you’re at the right place.
CONCLUSION
Starting a career in VLSI is an exciting journey filled with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and solve real-world problems, you can build a strong foundation and develop the skills needed to succeed in this competitive field. Institutions like MasterVLSI play a crucial role in bridging the gap between academia and industry by offering real-time projects, industry-standard tools, and expert guidance.
Ready to take the first step toward a successful career in VLSI? MasterVLSI is here to guide you every step of the way! From beginner-friendly course to advanced training program, we provide the tools and knowledge you need to excel. Join MasterVLSI today!
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