Career ladder
Common VLSI roles and typical compensation bands in India:
- VLSI Design Engineer — 8-22 LPA
- Physical Design Engineer — 10-26 LPA
Digital
Focus areas for the digital phase:
- Verilog
- Digital design
Verification
Focus areas for the verification phase:
- SystemVerilog
- UVM
Backend
Focus areas for the backend phase:
- Synthesis
- PnR
- STA
Signals recruiters look for
Beyond skills, hiring managers screen for these signals:
- Shipped projects on GitHub / portfolio
- Certifications relevant to the role
- Communication in interviews
- Domain knowledge (industry-specific)
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