Ericsson has announced the expansion of its research and development (R&D) operations in Bengaluru, with a focus on Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) development. The company plans to hire over 150 engineers in India as part of this initiative.
The Bengaluru expansion aligns with Ericsson’s broader strategy to enhance its semiconductor design capabilities and reinforce the Ericsson Silicon platform. According to Nitin Bansal, Managing Director of Ericsson India, expanding ASIC R&D in India will help the company leverage local engineering talent to strengthen its semiconductor design operations.
Anna Dicander, Vice President of Radio & Transport Engineering at Ericsson Business Area Networks, said the company is increasing its focus on ASIC development in Bengaluru to support product innovation and faster deployment of new features through the Ericsson Silicon platform.
Ericsson Silicon comprises a range of System on a Chip (SoC) solutions used in mobile network infrastructure, including RAN Compute (basebands), radios, and transport systems. These custom chips are designed to improve energy efficiency and network performance in 5G deployments.
Ericsson operates R&D facilities in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Gurugram. These centers contribute to various telecom technology domains, including transport, packet core, OSS, BSS, cloud, and artificial intelligence. The company reportedly invests approximately USD 5 billion annually in R&D.
Headquartered in Sweden, Ericsson has maintained a presence in India for over 100 years. In 2024, it launched its 6G research program at its Chennai R&D center.
