Silicon Labs announced the official inauguration of its new office in Hyderabad, located at Salarpuria Sattva Knowledge City. This will be Silicon Labs’ largest global centre for engineering and wireless connectivity innovation.
With its expansion in Hyderabad, the company can continue to grow its talented team by developing cutting-edge IoT wireless products and solutions that are advancing industrial, commercial, and home and life applications.
Unmatched in its breadth and depth of expertise in IoT technologies, the company is well positioned to contribute to the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) in India and around the world.
Silicon Labs is the global leader in pure-play Internet of Things through its breadth of technologies, depth of expertise, and focus on the IoT wireless market.
Its integrated hardware and software platform and intuitive development tools, make it easy for developers to solve complex wireless challenges and get to market quickly with innovative solutions that transform industries.
Silicon Labs’ Hyderabad office is its fastest growing and largest wireless development centre, home to a talented team of hardware, software, and applications engineers. The company welcomed nearly 500 employees back into their new Hyderabad office earlier this year, with plans to grow to 1,500 employees by 2025.
Shri K. T. Rama Rao, the Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology, Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Industries & Commerce, of Telangana, said, “I feel proud to see Hyderabad rapidly becoming the top investment destination for the global technology sector.”
“The Government of Telangana has successfully created a thriving environment for global companies to access and engage the best talent in the country. Silicon Labs’ active role in the Smart City Living Lab will witness next-generation technologies – being designed in India for the world – to improve safety, sustainability, energy efficiency, and overall quality of life in densifying cities”, K. T. Rama Rao said.
“I believe Silicon Labs’ corporate culture will also support a more inclusive and varied workplace, attracting young and diverse talent to the technology sector”, K. T. Rama Rao added.
Matt Johnson, President and CEO, Silicon Labs, said, “Hyderabad marks our growing commitment to supporting the development of India and the greater Asia Pacific region. Silicon Labs Hyderabad is fast becoming the leading IoT wireless technology centre in the region.”
“For 15 years, Silicon Labs has been investing time, talent, and resources into building an unprecedented platform to support the broadest set of wireless technologies, standards, and ecosystems worldwide. Our Hyderabad wireless development centre is instrumental to our innovation and growth”, Matt Johnson added.
Manish Kothari, Senior Vice President, Silicon Labs India, said, “At the nexus of cutting-edge technology and digital transformation lies Silicon Labs India. We are pleased to expand our team in Hyderabad. We will use our extensive experience to connect with the local community and open doors for the city’s competitive talent pool.”
“Our Hyderabad location will be a centre of excellence for integrated hardware and software platforms, user-friendly development tools, and an unsurpassed ecosystem of new wireless technologies to boost innovation and automation for our customers”, Manish Kothari added.
The Hyderabad office is located in Salarpuria Sattva Knowledge City, one of the largest Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) platinum-rated campuses. Silicon Labs currently occupies levels 2 and 3 in the Octave block, Parcel 4, totaling more than 100,000 square feet, with plans to expand to level 4 in 2023 to accommodate additional team growth.
The office houses more than 10,000 square feet of hardware and software labs and ample breakout spaces for fostering collaboration and innovation. Other amenities include quick access to eateries, socializing venues, and public transport.
