India’s Semiconductor Design GCC Talent Ecosystem: CY Q1 2026

How is India’s semiconductor design GCC talent ecosystem shaping up in CY Q1 2026?

This report offers an overview of India’s semiconductor design GCC talent landscape, with a deep dive into the active roles across the top 50 semiconductor design GCCs.

Within this landscape, Q1’26 hiring rebounded strongly, led by February inflection and a shift toward high-skill VLSI and software roles. Core VLSI remained the largest hiring segment, while system and application software continued to provide a consistent base of demand.

At a broader level, the report also highlights how the global GCC model shifted to a Americas-led strategy, with JAPAC driving execution and talent scale.