Wipro – Project Engineer (Elite VLSI National Talent Hunt) @Bengaluru

Global information technology and consulting service leader Wipro Limited is hiring through its specialized hiring initiative Elite VLSI under Job Requisition ID: 203748. Hosted on Wipro’s official careers portal (careers.wipro.com), this full-time role offers engineering opportunities across Wipro’s semiconductor and VLSI engineering hubs in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Kochi, India.

This program specifically targets fresh engineering graduates and early-career talent specializing in VLSI, Microelectronics, System-on-Chip (SoC) design, RTL verification, and Embedded Systems.

Job Details

About Company

Wipro Limited is a leading global technology services and consulting company delivering innovative digital, cloud, engineering edge, and semiconductor solutions.

Wipro’s VLSI & Semiconductor Engineering Edge unit collaborates with major global fabless semiconductor firms, silicon foundries, and consumer electronics giants. The team delivers end-to-end chip design services—spanning RTL design, functional verification, physical design, DFT (Design for Testability), and analog layout design.

Comprehensive Job Overview

As a Project Engineer – Elite VLSI, you will be part of core engineering design teams working on next-generation ASIC, FPGA, and System-on-Chip (SoC) projects.

In this role, you will participate in digital logic design, functional testbench development using SystemVerilog/UVM, physical synthesis, static timing analysis (STA), or embedded firmware development. Candidates undergo intensive domain-specific training at Wipro before deployment on live global semiconductor client projects.

Requirements & Qualifications

1. Educational Eligibility Criteria

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree (B.E. / B.Tech) or Master’s degree (M.E. / M.Tech / M.S.) in:
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)
  • VLSI / Microelectronics Design
  • Telecommunication Engineering
• Academic Threshold: Minimum 60% or 6.0 CGPA in 10th, 12th, Graduation, and Post-Graduation (no active backlogs at the time of joining).

2. Core Technical Skills

• Hardware Description Languages (HDLs): Solid foundational understanding of Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL.
• Digital Design Concepts: In-depth clarity on combinational and sequential logic design, finite state machines (FSM), flip-flops, setup/hold times, clock domain crossing (CDC), and memory architectures.
• Verification Frameworks: Familiarity with functional verification principles, coverage-driven verification, and basic exposure to UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) is a strong plus.
• Scripting Languages: Basic programming or scripting capabilities in Python, Perl, Tcl, or C/C++ for automation in EDA tool flows.
• EDA Tools Exposure: Coursework or project experience using industrial or academic EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens EDA / ModelSim).

3. Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, mathematical, and logical problem-solving capabilities.
• Clear written and verbal English communication skills for collaborating in multi-disciplinary chip design teams.

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Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. RTL Design & Logic Synthesis: Assist in writing, optimizing, and synthesizing clean synthesizable Verilog/SystemVerilog RTL code for digital logic modules.
2. Functional Verification: Develop testbenches, write assertions (SVA), and execute simulation test cases to verify logic correctness against specification documents.
3. Physical Design & STA Assistance: Support floorplanning, placement and routing (P&R), clock tree synthesis (CTS), static timing analysis (STA), and layout parameter extraction.
4. Automation & Scripting: Write Tcl, Python, or Perl scripts to automate simulation runs, regression tracking, and EDA tool reports.
5. Continuous Skill Enhancement: Complete specialized Wipro VLSI training modules on cutting-edge sub-node silicon technologies.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated Salary Package: Competitive entry-level engineering package (typically ranging from ₹4.5 LPA to ₹6.5 LPA for Elite VLSI graduates, including performance incentives and retention bonuses).
• Work Location: Major Wipro technology centers in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, or Kochi.
• Health & Insurance: Group medical insurance covering employee and dependents, term life insurance, and personal accident insurance.
• Career Development: Fast-track career path in semiconductor engineering, sponsored higher education certifications, and hands-on exposure to advanced silicon nodes (7nm, 5nm, 3nm).

Selection & Recruitment Process

1. Online Aptitude & Coding Test:
   • Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Verbal Ability.
   • Written English Communication test (Essay writing evaluation).
   • Technical assessment covering Digital Electronics, C Programming, and Verilog/VLSI basics.
2. Technical Interview Round 1: In-depth evaluation of Digital Logic Design, state machines, timing diagrams (setup/hold constraints), Verilog syntax, and academic VLSI projects.
3. Technical Interview Round 2 (Project & Advanced VLSI): In-depth discussion on SystemVerilog/UVM, scripting, FPGA/ASIC flow steps, and hardware debugging scenarios.
4. HR Round: Final discussion assessing communication skills, willingness to relocate to designated job locations, shift flexibility, and background verification.

How to Apply?

1. Click on the official Wipro careers application link provided below.
2. Click Apply and register or log in to your Wipro Applicant portal account.
3. Confirm Job Requisition ID: 203748 for Project Engineer – Elite VLSI.
4. Complete your educational profile details, upload an updated resume highlighting VLSI projects, Verilog skills, and academic scores, and submit your application.

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