With growing global demand, Samsung ramps up semiconductor R&D hiring in India to boost AI and HPC innovation
India Becomes a Strategic Hub for Samsung’s Chip Ambitions
Samsung is sharpening its focus on the semiconductor race—and it’s turning to India to build the talent needed to lead in the AI and high-performance computing (HPC) era. As Samsung begins securing major clients for its advanced chip technologies, the company is ramping up hiring efforts at Samsung Semiconductor Research India (SSIR).
This move aims to transform SSIR from a support role into a core global R&D center for chip design and AI innovation.
Samsung Semiconductor Research India Is Hiring Big
According to PulseNews, SSIR is actively hiring across key domains in chip design and development, including:
- Memory chip design engineers
- Graphics driver engineers
- SSD firmware developers
- SoC (System-on-Chip) design engineers
These roles align with Samsung’s core semiconductor divisions—Samsung Foundry, Samsung Memory, and System LSI—highlighting a strategic push to build next-gen AI hardware solutions.
Preparing for the AI and HPC Future
Samsung’s expansion in India is about more than filling roles—it’s about shaping a new generation of AI-focused chips. By growing its local engineering talent, Samsung aims to:
- Accelerate chip design and innovation cycles
- Strengthen AI and HPC capabilities for global clients
- Expand its R&D influence beyond South Korea
This vision aligns with Samsung’s broader ambition to be a world leader in AI semiconductors, particularly as global demand for AI training and inference chips surges across sectors.
Leadership and Local Momentum
Samsung has appointed Rajesh Krishnan, a seasoned memory chip expert, to lead SSIR’s transition. His leadership is expected to help Samsung build one of its top AI chip R&D hubs right in India.
This move also dovetails with the Indian government’s Semicon India initiative, which seeks to position the country as a global semiconductor hub. By deepening its roots in India, Samsung stands to benefit from:
- Incentives for chip manufacturing and research
- A growing pool of engineering talent
- Strategic alignment with India’s national tech ambitions
Samsung is expanding its semiconductor R&D hiring in India, seeking local chip design talent to lead innovation in AI and high-performance computing. With roles spanning memory, SoC, and firmware engineering, Samsung aims to elevate its SSIR unit into a global AI chip design hub.
