Why Sri Lanka for semiconductor and embedded software companies

Chip design and device software are engineered in Sri Lanka today. Synopsys, the global leader in electronic design automation, has run R&D in Colombo since 2015, working on logic synthesis, FPGA prototyping and emulation. Zebra Technologies builds software for its scanners and mobile computers at its Colombo R&D center. Semiconductor and embedded companies come here for engineers trained in a university curriculum that Synopsys helped design.

2015: Synopsys R&D opened in Colombo
3: universities built a VLSI curriculum with Synopsys
100+: engineers at SimCentric in Sri Lanka

Who is already building semiconductor and embedded software in Sri Lanka

SynopsysCore product work on RTL compilation, logic synthesis, HAPS prototyping and the ZeBu emulation platform.Read the story and sources

Zebra TechnologiesA wholly owned software R&D center building for Zebra's global device platforms across mobile, cloud and IoT.Read the story and sources

InivosEmbedded systems and vehicle software for European automotive programmes.Read the story and sources

SimCentricHigh fidelity simulation software on Unreal Engine, engineered in Colombo and ISO 27001 certified.Read the story and sources

Roles you can hire

EDA and compiler engineers
FPGA and verification engineers
Embedded C and C++ engineers
Mobile and device software engineers
Simulation and graphics engineers

A pipeline built with industry

Synopsys worked with the Universities of Moratuwa, Peradeniya and Ruhuna to build Sri Lanka's chip design curriculum. Graduates arrive with the fundamentals already in place.

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Common questions

Is chip design work done in Sri Lanka?

Yes. Synopsys has engineered parts of its electronic design automation software in Colombo since 2015, including synthesis, prototyping and emulation products.

Can I hire embedded engineers in Sri Lanka?

Yes. Zebra Technologies, Inivos and SimCentric all employ embedded, device or simulation engineers in Colombo.

Do Sri Lankan universities teach VLSI?

Yes. Moratuwa, Peradeniya and Ruhuna built a VLSI curriculum together with Synopsys.

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