Silicon Labs Expands Hyderabad Facility, Strengthening U.S.–India Technology Collaboration
Silicon Labs (Nasdaq: SLAB), a global leader in low-power wireless innovation, announced the expansion of its Hyderabad facility, marking a major milestone in the company’s global growth strategy. The expansion was inaugurated during a formal ceremony attended by Laura E. Williams, U.S. Consul General in Hyderabad, highlighting the importance of cross-border collaboration between the United States and India.
The facility expansion increases Silicon Labs’ regional footprint by approximately 50%, adding advanced laboratories and enhanced operational space to support continued growth in engineering, research and development, and global wireless innovation.
“Hyderabad has become a critical hub in our global engineering and operations footprint,” said Matt Johnson, President and CEO of Silicon Labs. “This expansion is a long-term investment in talent, innovation, and global collaboration. It strengthens our ability to deliver secure, power-efficient wireless solutions to customers worldwide while deepening collaboration across our teams in the United States, Europe, and Asia.”
Since establishing operations in Hyderabad in 2020, Silicon Labs has more than tripled its India-based workforce. The site now supports a broad range of functions, including R&D, engineering, product development, operations, sales, technical marketing, and IT.
“Scaling our Hyderabad site is about building more capacity for invention and execution,” said Manish Kothari, Senior Vice President of Software Development. “With new labs and collaboration spaces, this facility strengthens Hyderabad’s role as a core R&D center for Silicon Labs, particularly in hardware and wireless development.”
Expansion Highlights
- Approximately 50% increase in facility footprint
- Advanced labs for wireless design, validation, and system integration
- Expanded collaboration spaces to support cross-functional engineering teams
- Infrastructure designed for continued hiring and long-term innovation
The presence of the U.S. Consul General at the opening ceremony underscores the growing strength of U.S.–India economic and technology ties and reinforces Hyderabad’s position as a strategic global technology hub.