AMD Hardware Design Verification Engineer Intern/Co-op · Markham, ON, Canada Hardware Design Verification Engineer Intern/Co-op Markham, ON, Canada 1d ago

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is seeking an intern/co-op in Markham, Ontario to join the hardware verification team. You will work full-time (37.5 hrs/week) in a hybrid or onsite setup for a 12- or 16-month term, collaborating with senior engineers on verification plans and test development.

You will write scripts (Perl/Python) and support test regressions, while reviewing tools to boost simulation performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Canada-based University pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Strong programming/scripting skills in C++, Python, C, Perl, Shell, UVM and hardware description languages Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Basic understanding of digital systems and computer organization; experience building PCs and configuring OS/drivers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior engineers/designers to build and complete verification test plans, simulation test cases and models.
• Write scripts for tracking and managing resources using Perl/Python.
• Support test regression flows written in Perl/Python/MySQL/PHP to aid project development.
• Review tools/processes to improve simulation performance and team efficiency.
• Assist debugging and improvement of simulation test cases/models and Verilog/system Verilog coding.
• Build test platforms and perform system-level testing.
• Conduct production validation tasks to ensure smooth integration of hardware and software.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

C++

Python

C

Perl

Shell

UVM

Verilog

SystemVerilog

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.

As an AMD intern, you’ll be placed at the epicenter of the AI ecosystem, working alongside experts and industry pioneers. You’ll do important work, learn new skills, expand your network, and gain real-world experience on projects that impact millions of end-users worldwide. Whether you’re an undergrad or a PhD student, your contributions matter—and your experience here will be a launchpad for what comes next.

JOB DETAILS

Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada

Onsite/Hybrid: This role requires the student to work full time 37.5 hrs a week, either in a hybrid or onsite work structure throughout the duration of the co-op/intern term.

Duration

• 12 Months: May 03, 2027 to April 21, 2028
• 16 Months: May 03, 2027 to August 18, 2028

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Collaborate with senior engineers and/or designers to build and complete performance verification test plan, simulation test cases and models
• Write scripts related to tracking and managing resources using Perl/Python
• We will assign tasks related to test regression flows written in Perl/Python/MySQL/PHP to support our project development
• You will review new tools, processes and options to improve simulation performance, team efficiency and reduction of duplications
• Support debugging, improving simulation test cases/models and Verilog/system Verilog coding
• Build test platforms and perform system level testing
• Production validation tasks, testing the integrated hardware and software functionalities to ensure problem-free production

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Currently enrolled in a Canada based University into a Bachelor's degree program majoring in Electrical engineering, Computer science, Computer engineering or a related field.
• If you have experience with any of the following technical skills (or related areas) and are enthusiastic about this role, we strongly encourage you to apply –
  • Programming languages and scripts such as C++ /Python /C /Perl /Shell / UVM
  • Verilog and System Verilog
  • Good understanding of the digital systems and computer organization
  • Building a PC from individual components, installing OS/drivers, basic network configuration, graphic cards
  • CPU/APU
  • System level hardware and software design
  • Development and debugging in Linux / Unix / Windows environments
  • Fundamentals of logic design (FSM, gates, registers, flops, timing, HDL)
  • An understanding of analog and digital transistor device behavior

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.