Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Job openings in the Indian semiconductor global capability centres (GCCs) increased in the October-December period last year (Q4 2025), with November and December recording the strongest month-on-month uptick in job openings during the year, though hiring volumes remained below early-2025 levels, a report showed on February 25.
According to Careernet’s ‘India’s Semiconductor Design GCC Talent Ecosystem-CY 2025’ report, an analysis of hiring data across the top 50 semiconductor design GCCs shows that open positions declined steadily from January to October in 2025. However, Q4 2025 signalled renewed confidence, it noted.
Large GCCs (over 5,000 employees) saw the widest swings in monthly hiring, while small GCCs displayed high volatility, reacting faster to market signals. Mid-sized GCCs (1,000–5,000 employees) remained the most stable, with relatively controlled fluctuations through the year.
Notably, Q4 recorded at least one month of positive hiring momentum across GCCs of all sizes, indicating selective green shoots rather than a broad-based rebound, said the report. “The hiring correction seen in Q4 of CY2025 points to a structural shift in India’s semiconductor design ecosystem. It reflects a combination of global demand normalisation, tighter cost controls, and more disciplined capital allocation across semiconductor design GCCs,” said Neelabh Shukla, Chief Business Officer, Careernet.
As the sector matures, organisations are moving away from expansion-led hiring toward prioritising roles that deliver direct design impact and long-term IP value.
