Summer 2027 Long Term Software Test Engineering Intern/Co-Op

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD invites undergraduates to join its Software Test Engineering co-op/intern program in Markham, Ontario. You will work full-time for 12 or 16 months, gaining hands-on experience across automated/manual testing, defect triage, and test planning, alongside developers and project engineers.

The role targets students in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science with interest in PC gaming, graphics tech, and Linux/Windows environments, and expects programming/scripting

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Canadian university in a bachelor’s program (CS/CE)
• Interest in software testing and QA methodologies
• Familiar with scripting/programming in Python/C++/Selenium

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing automated and manual test plans
• Triaging, reproducing, and reporting defects to closure
• Create test cases for new features and OS support (Linux/Windows)
• Collaborate with development teams to improve QA processes

Skills

Python

C++

Selenium

PC Gaming

Education

Currently enrolled in a Canada-based university (CS/CE)

Tools

Linux

Windows

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:

We are seeking highly motivated Software Test Engineering intern/co-op to join our team and participate in different phases of the Software Test lifecycle in close collaboration with the development teams and Project Engineers to drive defects to closures. In this role –

• We will train you to develop and complete both automated and manual Test Plans/Test Case with varies test strategies consisting of Functional testing, Negative testing, Regression Testing, customer/end user testing, Performance, Reliability and Usability
• We will have your involvement to prioritize and efficiently handle several concurrent projects and testing tasks
• We will assign you tasks for reproduction, trouble shooting, and triaging of software defects, reporting of the same and driving them to closure.
• We will help you to build Test Case/Plan for new features, new products (dGPU and APU) and new Operating Systems (Linux and/or Windows)
• You will be encouraged to share ideas to improve current process are valued
• You will work with our team to identify matrices and measurements for various aspect of the software QA development cycle and making them efficient

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Currently enrolled in a Canada based University into a bachelor’s degree program majoring in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline.
• If you have knowledge / experience with any of the following technical skills (or related areas) and are enthusiastic about this role, we strongly encourage you to apply –
• Software quality analysis process and methodology
• PC configuration (both Software and Hardware) with methods of Troubleshooting and interest in PC platform architecture.
• Programming/scripting skills like Python, VBA, C++, Selenium framework
• Keen interest in PC Gaming and latest Computer Graphics technologies (including 3D graphics concepts/API/Gaming, VR and MR, Display technologies (FreeSync/HDR), Multimedia, Compute)
• Exposure to development / triaging / debugging in Linux and/or Windows environment.
• Exposure to Databases and Reporting tools.

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.