FREE GUIDENEWListed 19 Oct 2026 · Updated 19 Oct 2026
Core Semiconductor Jobs in India for Students
Programmes and India postings as TI, Qualcomm, NXP and Synopsys listed them on 19 October 2026. Qualcomm's India internships page asks for current enrolment. The Synopsys apprenticeship posting does not mention students still in their degree.
Updated 19 October 2026
| Company and programme | Who can apply | When | How to apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Instruments: Career Accelerator Program (new college graduates) | TI's postings say that in your first year with TI you take part in the Career Accelerator Program. TI's job list also shows a posting titled Career Accelerator Program - Digital IC Design Engineer. TI describes the program as designed for new college graduates, and for recent graduates on its India page. These quotes name no branch or graduation year; the postings below name the degrees. | TI's general recruitment page, which does not name India, says applications are accepted until a role is filled. Each posting below carries its own dates. | TI's general recruitment page, which does not name India, says to customize your resume for the role you are seeking and to use keywords from the job description where applicable. It says you can see your submission status under the 'my submissions' tab after logging in. |
| Texas Instruments: WiSH, Women in Semiconductors & Hardware (female students in India) | For female engineering students in India: second-year bachelor's and first-year master's students. TI says it provides mentorship, industry insights and opportunities to connect with professionals. This is mentorship, not a job offer. | Not stated on the source pages. TI's India page prints no date. | Not stated on the source pages. TI's India page prints no way to apply. |
| Texas Instruments: WiSE@TI, hackathon for women in software engineering (female students) | For female engineering students: second-year bachelor's students, first-year master's students and third-year dual-degree students. TI describes a hackathon with experienced mentors and real problem statements. This is a hackathon, not a job offer. | Not stated on the source pages. TI's India page prints no date. | Not stated on the source pages. TI's India page prints no way to apply. |
| Qualcomm: Summer internship, 3 months (India page) | The India internships page lists this for its internship programmes: you must be enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in CSE, ECE, EE, CE or CS or equivalent from any accredited university or college in India. For the 3-month summer internship, you must have at least one semester or term remaining after the internship. CE and CS are printed as shown; the page does not expand them. | Qualcomm prints the summer and six-month programmes' application window as: positions open in July and close in December (no year printed). Summer internship: starts in May, ends in July, 3 months. The page does not say which year these windows are for. | Qualcomm's general advice page says to browse open jobs, or upload your resume to be matched to opportunities. When you find a role, select Apply Now so the talent team can review your qualifications. You may apply to as many positions as you like. |
| Qualcomm: 6-month internship (India page) | The India internships page lists this for its internship programmes: you must be enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in CSE, ECE, EE, CE or CS or equivalent from any accredited university or college in India. CE and CS are printed as shown; the page does not expand them. | Applications: positions open in July and close in December (no year printed). The 6-month programme starts in January and ends in June. The page does not say which year these windows are for. | Qualcomm's general advice page says to browse open jobs, or upload your resume to be matched to opportunities. When you find a role, select Apply Now so the talent team can review your qualifications. You may apply to as many positions as you like. |
| Qualcomm: 11-month internship (India page) | The India internships page lists this for its internship programmes: you must be enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in CSE, ECE, EE, CE or CS or equivalent from any accredited university or college in India. CE and CS are printed as shown; the page does not expand them. | Applications: positions open in March and close in June (no year printed). The 11-month programme starts in August and ends in June. The page does not say which year these windows are for. | Qualcomm's general advice page says to browse open jobs, or upload your resume to be matched to opportunities. When you find a role, select Apply Now so the talent team can review your qualifications. You may apply to as many positions as you like. |
| NXP: Internships (global student page) | To be considered for an internship assignment you need to be registered as a student during the entire period. | NXP's global student page, which does not name India, says internships are full time (~40 hours per week), usually with a duration of 3-12 months. | NXP says to search for internships, or browse offerings by your location. It says to filter its online job listing tool by location and area of interest, then complete the application and upload your resume there. |
Source: Each company's own careers pages, listed under Sources.
| Company | What the company says |
|---|---|
| Texas Instruments | TI's recruitment process page, which is not specific to India, says a recruiter reviews your application to see if you are a good fit. TI then hosts a virtual or in-person interview covering your technical and behavioral skills. Technical questions may include coding problems, circuit analysis or design scenarios. |
| Qualcomm | Qualcomm's general advice page says that if your qualifications are a good match, a member of the talent team will contact you to schedule an interview. |
| NXP | NXP's Getting Hired page, which is not specific to India, says interviews traditionally comprise a phone interview, followed by one or more virtual or in-person interviews. Phone interviews are typically 15-30 minutes. NXP aims to get back to candidates within two weeks of an interview. |
| Synopsys | For the Noida apprenticeship posting: your resume, skills and experience are reviewed. Once your resume has been selected, a recruiter and/or hiring manager will reach out. You are then invited to meet the hiring team, in person or via Zoom. |
Source: Each company's own careers pages, listed under Sources.
A selection of postings for students and recent graduates, as the companies listed them on 19 October 2026
| Posting | Who can apply | Skills asked | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Instruments: Digital Design Engineer (25018505), Bengaluru, India | Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. TI's minimum requirements: a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field, and a cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA or higher. The posting says that in your first year with TI you take part in the Career Accelerator Program. TI prints the minimum as a GPA out of 4.0. The page does not say how it applies to an Indian CGPA or a percentage. None of the three TI postings names Electronics and Communication Engineering; they say 'or related field'. | The posting lists duties only. | Posted 6 October 2026. The posting prints no apply-before date. TI's general recruitment page, which does not name India, says applications are accepted until a role is filled. Job lists change, so the posting may no longer be listed. |
| Texas Instruments: Digital Design - PD Engineer (25018237), Bengaluru, India | Location: Bengaluru. TI's minimum requirements: a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field, and a cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA or higher. The posting calls the TMG Development program a 12-month program for new college graduates in the TMG organization. TI prints the minimum as a GPA out of 4.0. The page does not say how it applies to an Indian CGPA or a percentage. The page does not explain TMG. None of the three TI postings names Electronics and Communication Engineering; they say 'or related field'. | The posting lists duties only. | Posted 25 September 2026. The posting lists 16 December 2026 as its apply-before date. TI's general recruitment page, which does not name India, says applications are accepted until a role is filled, so apply early. Job lists change, so the posting may no longer be listed. |
| Texas Instruments: Design Verification Engr (25018238), Bengaluru, India | Location: Bengaluru. TI's minimum requirements: a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field, and a cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA or higher. TI prints the minimum as a GPA out of 4.0. The page does not say how it applies to an Indian CGPA or a percentage. None of the three TI postings names Electronics and Communication Engineering; they say 'or related field'. | Developing test benches, tests and simulations at RTL and GLS. Running coverage regressions to meet the defined coverage goals. Work with regression tools and develop scripts to submit cases for regression analysis. | Posted 25 September 2026. The posting lists 17 December 2026 as its apply-before date. TI's general recruitment page, which does not name India, says applications are accepted until a role is filled, so apply early. Job lists change, so the posting may no longer be listed. |
| Qualcomm: 2027 Campus Hire Engineer HW (3094020), Bengaluru / Hyderabad | Locations listed: Bengaluru and Hyderabad, India. Minimum qualification: a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field. Educational background listed: Masters or Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, VLSI, Embedded and VLSI, ECE. The posting does not say which graduation year it is for, whether students in their final year can apply, or whether Campus Hire is open outside college drives. Ask your placement cell. | Areas listed include SOC & Hard Macro Physical Design, Digital ASIC Design, Design/SOC Verification and Design for Test (DFT). Background listed: Verilog or VHDL, C/C++, Tcl/Perl/shell-scripting. Knowledge in PLL, LNA, OpAmp, CMOS, ADC/DAC, Cadence, SpectreRF, or Layout is required in RF/Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design. | Posted 30 September 2026. |
| Qualcomm: 2027 Campus Hire Associate Engineer HW (3094021), Bengaluru / Chennai | Locations listed: Bengaluru and Chennai, India. The minimum qualification printed is an Associate's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, or related field. A Bachelor's degree in the same fields is preferred. An Associate's degree is below a Bachelor's; the page does not say how it applies to a B.Tech degree in India. The posting does not say which graduation year it is for, whether students in their final year can apply, or whether Campus Hire is open outside college drives. Ask your placement cell. | Background listed: Verilog or VHDL, C/C++, Tcl/Perl/shell-scripting. | Posted 9 September 2026. |
| Qualcomm: 2027 Campus Hire Associate Engineer SW (3094023), Hyderabad / Bangalore / Chennai / Noida | Locations listed: Hyderabad / Bangalore / Chennai / Noida. Education listed: Masters or Bachelors in Computer Science Engineering, Communication Engineering, ECE. The posting does not say which graduation year it is for, whether students in their final year can apply, or whether Campus Hire is open outside college drives. Ask your placement cell. | Development of real-time embedded software and device drivers. Good understanding of OS concepts, Data structures, etc. C/C++ and object oriented design. Wireless network standards such as CDMA/GSM/UMTS/LTE. Protocols such TCP/UDP/IP/SIP/RTP etc. | Posted 9 September 2026. |
| Qualcomm: Interim Engineering Intern 2027 HW (3094027), Bengaluru / Hyderabad | Locations listed: Bengaluru and Hyderabad, India. Educational background listed: Masters or Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, VLSI, Embedded and VLSI, ECE. | Background listed: Verilog or VHDL, C/C++, Tcl/Perl/shell-scripting. | Posted 9 September 2026. |
| NXP: Technical Internship 2027 (R-10066434), Bangalore and Noida | Locations listed: Bangalore and Noida. NXP is looking for a Bachelor/Master degree student with Electronics and Communication Engineering, or related field. | The posting lists duties, not a skills list: designing SoC hardware for segments like Automotive, IoT, voice/object recognition, security, smart connectivity and touch sensing; assisting with SoC Design, Verification and implementation (Physical Design); and designing and verifying digital and Mixed-signal IPs. | Posted 7 September 2026. The listing shows "End Date: December 31, 2026" under "time left to apply". Job lists change, so the posting may no longer be listed. |
| Synopsys: Digital Design Engineer Apprenticeship (19228), Noida, India | Completed Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical or a related field (mandatory). Fresh graduates from the class of 2026 or 2025; not currently enrolled in or completed any M-Tech programs or postgraduate diplomas; not employed in any full-time position. The posting does not mention students still in their degree. | Strong digital electronics fundamentals. Proficiency in Verilog and SystemVerilog, and having written RTL/Testbenches. Exposure to functional verification methodologies like UVM, OVM, or VMM is a plus. Theoretical knowledge of protocols such as PCIe is a plus. The role: assist in developing and maintaining UVM-based testbenches for functional verification of digital blocks of Serdes PHYs. | Posted 13 October 2026. A 12-month apprenticeship starting in November 2026, full-time and in office. The job category is printed as Interns/Temp. The posting does not say whether it is paid or whether it leads to a job. |
Source: Each company's own careers pages, listed under Sources.
| Skill | Postings that list it | Study subjects |
|---|---|---|
| digital electronics fundamentals | Synopsys: Digital Design Engineer Apprenticeship (19228) | Digital Electronics |
| Verilog or VHDL |
| Digital Electronics |
| Verilog and SystemVerilog | Synopsys: Digital Design Engineer Apprenticeship (19228) | Digital Electronics |
| C/C++ |
| Programming in C |
| Data structures | Qualcomm: 2027 Campus Hire Associate Engineer SW (3094023) (Good understanding of OS concepts, Data structures, etc) | Data Structures and Algorithms |
| OpAmp | Qualcomm: 2027 Campus Hire Engineer HW (3094020) (required in RF/Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design) | Analog Electronics |
| ADC/DAC | Qualcomm: 2027 Campus Hire Engineer HW (3094020) (required in RF/Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design) | Digital Electronics |
| CMOS | Qualcomm: 2027 Campus Hire Engineer HW (3094020) (required in RF/Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design) | Digital Electronics |
Source: The skills are the postings' own words. IAE matched each skill to its study subjects itself.
| Source | Link |
|---|---|
| Students & new grads - Texas Instruments Careers | careers.ti.com |
| TI India - Texas Instruments Careers | careers.ti.com |
| Digital Design Engineer - Texas Instruments Careers | careers.ti.com |
| Search Jobs - Texas Instruments Careers (India, Recent College Grads) | careers.ti.com |
| Recruitment process - Texas Instruments Careers | careers.ti.com |
| Digital Design - PD Engineer - Texas Instruments Careers | careers.ti.com |
| Design Verification Engr - Texas Instruments Careers | careers.ti.com |
| Internships and Early Career Opportunities | India | Qualcomm | qualcomm.com |
| Resources and Advice For Applying for a Job at Qualcomm | Qualcomm Careers | Qualcomm | qualcomm.com |
| 2027 Campus Hire_ Engineer_ HW | Qualcomm | careers.qualcomm.com |
| 2027 Campus Hire_ Associate Engineer_ HW | Qualcomm | careers.qualcomm.com |
| 2027 Campus Hire_Associate Engineer_SW | Qualcomm | careers.qualcomm.com |
| Interim Engineering Intern_2027_HW | Qualcomm | careers.qualcomm.com |
| Students and New Graduates | NXP Semiconductors | nxp.com |
| Getting Hired | NXP Semiconductors | nxp.com |
| Technical Internship 2027 | nxp.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com |
| Digital Design Engineer Apprenticeship at Synopsys | careers.synopsys.com |
| Search our Job Opportunities at Synopsys (India Intern Roles) | careers.synopsys.com |
Source: Accessed 19 October 2026.
About this resource
TI lists the Career Accelerator Program for new college graduates, and two programmes for female students, WiSH and WiSE@TI. TI's postings say that in your first year with TI you take part in the Career Accelerator Program, and its job list shows a posting titled Career Accelerator Program - Digital IC Design Engineer. TI prints its GPA minimum out of 4.0 and does not say how it applies to an Indian CGPA or a percentage.
Qualcomm lists three internship programmes for students enrolled at colleges in India. Its 2027 Campus Hire postings do not say which graduation year they are for, whether students in their final year can apply, or whether Campus Hire is open outside college drives. Ask your placement cell. NXP's global student page says interns must be registered students during the period, and its Bangalore and Noida posting asks for a Bachelor/Master degree student. Synopsys lists one Noida apprenticeship for graduates of the class of 2025 or 2026. The posting does not mention students still in their degree.
Roles are in IC design, verification and embedded software. Qualcomm's postings name Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, VLSI and ECE. TI's postings name Electrical Engineering and related degrees, and NXP and Synopsys name Electronics and Communication Engineering or a related field. The companies name the branches shown, not ECE only.
For selection, TI describes a recruiter review and an interview, NXP a phone interview and further interviews, and Synopsys a resume review and a meeting with the hiring team. Qualcomm prints only that the talent team contacts you to schedule an interview. Job lists change. Check the company's careers page before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
Which of these companies list India roles for students and recent graduates?+
One Synopsys apprenticeship in Noida asks for a completed Bachelor's degree. Three TI postings carry a 3.0/4.0 GPA minimum. Four Qualcomm postings are listed: two 2027 Campus Hire HW postings, one Associate Engineer SW posting and one Interim Engineering Intern 2027 HW posting. NXP lists one Technical Internship 2027 in Bangalore and Noida. TI prints its GPA minimum out of 4.0 and does not say how it applies to an Indian CGPA or a percentage.
What branches do the companies name?+
Qualcomm's India internships page asks for enrolment in a Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in CSE, ECE, EE, CE or CS or equivalent from any accredited university or college in India. TI's postings name Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering or a related field. NXP names Electronics and Communication Engineering or a related field. Synopsys names Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical or a related field. CE and CS are printed as shown. The table shows each company's own words.
Who can apply to the Synopsys apprenticeship?+
The posting asks for a completed Bachelor's degree and for fresh graduates from the class of 2026 or 2025. It also says applicants should not be enrolled in or have completed an M-Tech programme or postgraduate diploma, or be employed full time. The posting does not mention students still in their degree.
Do the companies say there is a written test?+
The pages quoted here describe interviews and do not describe a written test. TI says its interview may include coding problems, circuit analysis or design scenarios. Synopsys says you meet the hiring team in person or via Zoom after a recruiter or hiring manager reaches out.
Want guidance beyond free papers?
Our GATE programmes come with mentor support, 1:1 sessions, and a structured curriculum, not just a PDF.