Electronics Designer/VLSI/Embedded System Designer
Designs, develops and maintains the embedded systems that do the computing inside products.
Overview
An Electronic Designer/VLSI/Embedded System Designer helps design, develop, and maintain embedded systems in products. The role often includes software development. An embedded system is a central component that performs computational tasks.
Where they work
- Product Companies
- IP Companies
- Foundries
- Service Companies
- EDA Companies
Work environment
The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are good with computers
- You pay attention to details while working
- You like to have clear instructions to follow
- You like to work in a team
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10 + 2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics).
- 2Complete Bachelor's degree in Technology (B.Tech.)/Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, followed by Master's degree (M.Tech./M.E.) in the same discipline
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete Bachelor's degree in Technology (B.Tech.)/Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering followed by Master's degree in Science (M.S.) in VLSI.
Forms, exams and applications
For admissions, you must qualify JEE Main. JEE Advanced is needed for admissions to IITs. Other entrance exams can be taken such as GATE/BITSAT, etc. Check the official notification for current eligibility and dates.
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Department of Engineering. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- IIT Delhi, New Delhi
- IIT Bombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal
- IIT Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand
- Government Polytechnic, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Government Polytechnic, Pune, Maharashtra
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Christ University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Rajasthan
- Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Manipal University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Presidency University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Junior VLSI Designer
- 2Senior VLSI Designer
- 3Design Director
- 4Chief Design Officer
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Science, Maths, Computer Science.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to building.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Venkata Simhadri — An Indian electrical engineer who specialises in embedded systems engineering. He has received his Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics engineering from Andhra University and has completed an MS in Electrical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology. He has worked in companies such as Time To Market, Infotech Enterprises, Gigacom Semiconductor and is currently the CEO and Managing Director at MosChip.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 479 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Very-Large-Scale-Integration_(VLSI)_Engineer/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The printed card heads this career "Electronic Designer/VLSI/Embedded System Designer", while the volume's contents page calls it "Electronics Designer"; the contents-page name is used here so the career matches the rest of the index.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.