Virtusa Corporation has acquired Bengaluru-based SmartSoC Solutions, a specialist in semiconductor engineering and integrated circuit design services, marking a strategic expansion into the high-growth semiconductor sector. The acquisition strengthens Virtusa’s full-stack engineering capabilities, spanning the entire digital technology ecosystem from silicon and embedded systems through to networks, cloud and application layers. The integration of SmartSoC brings deep expertise in silicon design, verification and embedded engineering, positioning Virtusa to capitalise on rising global demand for advanced chips driven by digital transformation, artificial intelligence and data centre expansion. The deal also establishes Virtusa’s semiconductor engineering footprint in India, with SmartSoC’s delivery presence across Bengaluru, Hubli and Hyderabad, including a significant Tier-II delivery centre in Hubli. More than 1,400 highly skilled engineers with expertise in VLSI, physical design and embedded software will join Virtusa, enhancing its ability to deliver scalable, cost-effective and high-quality engineering services globally. Commenting on the acquisition, Nitesh Banga, Chief Executive Officer of Virtusa, said the transaction is transformational and immediately positions the company as a key player in semiconductor engineering. He noted that in-house chip design capabilities are becoming increasingly critical as AI models grow more complex and global investment in data centres accelerates, enabling Virtusa to support clients from the foundational silicon layer through to end-user applications. The existing SmartSoC leadership team, led by Founder and Chief Executive Officer Bharath Desareddy, will continue to manage delivery programmes and client engagements. All current project structures, contracts and service agreements will remain unchanged. Desareddy said joining Virtusa creates a unique end-to-end digital engineering proposition with true chip-to-cloud capabilities. He added that Virtusa’s global scale, strong relationships with Fortune 100 clients and digital engineering heritage will help accelerate growth and deliver enhanced value to leading semiconductor and technology companies. The semiconductor and systems engineering market is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by the proliferation of smart devices and growing investment in artificial intelligence and edge computing infrastructure. With demand rising for power-efficient, high-performance chip designs, the acquisition positions Virtusa at the forefront of innovation, enabling clients to speed up time-to-market for next-generation products.