KUALA LUMPUR: Bengaluru-based SignOff Semiconductors Pvt Ltd is extending its presence to Malaysia by establishing a branch in Penang.
The VLSI and embedded design services provider said that this expansion will help meet the growing demand for semiconductor chip design services from Fortune 500 companies operating in and expanding their footprint in Penang.
It also aligns with the Malaysian government's vision of positioning the country as a global hub for semiconductor innovation, it said in a statement.
SignOff Semiconductors chief executive officer Uttam Singhal said the company's new office in Penang is a significant milestone in its growth journey.
He added that by forming strategic alliances with local outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) and fabrication companies, the company will deliver comprehensive, end-to-end solutions.
"These include chip design, embedded systems design, fabrication consultation, OSAT consultation, and global drop-shipping services, making us a one-stop solution for semiconductor companies.
"This move reinforces our commitment to advancing the semiconductor value chain and offering world-class design and innovation services," he said in a statement.
The company's head for Malaysia, Fredinand Joseph, said, "With the right talent, in the right location, at the perfect time, we are set to deliver unparalleled value—not just to our customers and partners, but also to the region's semiconductor ecosystem."
According to the company, the expansion also aims to create high-skilled engineering jobs that enable the delivery of advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-driven semiconductor design solutions and other cutting-edge technologies.
This strengthens SignOff Semiconductors' commitment to innovation and supports Penang's growth as a hub for high-tech engineering.