Ur profile is very good. the work experience. I'll assume u've scored around 105-110 in toefl.
See, none of the top unis are "safe" as such no matter how good ur profile. But many are within reach if u can submit very very good LORs and a good SOP.
Gatech - moderate (but competition of apllicants may throw u bk a lil cuz lotta ppl with research apply)
CMU - mod/ambitious
Purdue - good chances
Cornell - gettable ambitious
Austin - ambitious (competition is very high)
TAMU - tough (they seem to be IIT, NIT, BITS centric. but u can apply if ur coll is among the 3)
Michigan - very good chances
UCLA - mod
Vir tech - good chances
U wisconsin - a little erratic. but u can try
Minesotta - within reach
I would suggest u try Oregon state. Its supposedly the best for analog vlsi. and with ur profile u can get it (maybe even manage some aid)
All the best!
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