Sneha Dhar: We Put People at the Heart of Everything

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at NXP, Sneha Dhar supports recruiting efforts for India’s Pune region. She thinks NXP has made big strides toward increasing gender diversity. Citing the variety of women interns, new college graduates and experienced hires at NXP, she says the company is benefiting from a more diverse mix. We sat down with Sneha to talk about talent recruitment.

Sneha Dhar

NXP: Sneha, how would you sum up the spirit of NXP?

Sneha Dhar: A people-centric company that allows you to work on cutting-edge technology.

NXP: That sounds pretty inspiring, but what else makes NXP a great place to to work?

SD: The number one reason: we put people at the heart of everything we do. Led by a supportive leadership team, we focus on our employees’ well-being and encourage them to bring their ideas to the table. We’re always pushing new boundaries and are hungry to grow. NXP leads the way when it comes to diverse hiring, work-life balance and team collaboration. And, we like to have fun too! An example is our recent ice cream social  which took place in all four of our India locations and allowed our new team members to meet their colleagues and enjoy the rich work culture that NXP India offers.

NXP: Why did you decide to join NXP?

SD: For me, it’s come full circle since NXP was always one of my dream companies to work for. I couldn’t be happier! I feel respected and valued for my work here.

NXP: Why is India the place to be in your opinion?

SD: India is investing extensively in training Indian youth for the needs of the 21st century. We have an exceptional semiconductor design talent pool that makes up to 20% of the world’s semiconductor design engineers. Almost all of the top 25 semiconductor design companies have their design or R&D centers in India.

NXP: That’s pretty remarkable, but what makes NXP India special in particular?

SD: So many things. For a start, our offices are located in prime Indian cities, and offer excellent facilities for fresh talent to learn and grow. We also have a very transparent and open work culture. Both top-down and bottom-up communication styles are encouraged. What’s not to love?

NXP: How many sites and employees does NXP India have?

SD: We have four Centers of Excellence in Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Noida respectively. Over 2,500 engineers are working with us and the number is increasing every year.

NXP: What kind of vacancies are you looking to recruit for?

SD: We have mostly R&D engineering roles at the moment with a focus on technologies that serve all NXP business segments.