Embedded Systems Intern - FPGA/ASIC (Belfast)

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Belfast offers a 14‑month internship for students in Electrical/Electronic, Computer, or Software Engineering. You will work across hardware and software, contributing to embedded design, scripting, and system integration with a focus on ASIC/FPGA IP design and verification.

The paid placement includes mentorship from senior engineers and exposure to diverse domains like AI, automotive, and robotics, while developing hands-on skills in Linux, Python, C/C++, and RTL tools.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a UK university program majoring in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Experience with digital circuit design or embedded firmware development is desirable.
• Experience with testing using simulation tools is desirable.
• Proficiency in Python, Tcl, and Unix shell scripting.
• C/C++ programming and RTL development using Verilog or VHDL is desirable.
• Familiarity with AMD Adaptive SoC/FPGA toolchains (Vivado, Vitis, PetaLinux) and FPGA tools.
• Experience development and debugging in Linux is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing full system solutions on next-generation Adaptive SoCs/FPGAs.
• Contribute to designs for future FPGA and ASIC devices.
• Receive mentorship from an experienced engineering team to enhance learning and development.
• Work on projects spanning Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Industrial & Robotics, and AI.
• Gain hands-on experience with real-world applications of AMD embedded technologies.

Skills

Digital circuit design

Embedded firmware development

Simulation tools

Python

Tcl

Unix shell

C/C++

Verilog/VHDL

Linux

Vivado

Vitis

PetaLinux

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Computer Engineering

Software Engineering

Tools

Vivado

Vitis

PetaLinux

Job description

AMD in Belfast offers a 14‑month internship for students in Electrical/Electronic, Computer, or Software Engineering. You will work across hardware and software, contributing to embedded design, scripting, and system integration with a focus on ASIC/FPGA IP design and verification.

The paid placement includes mentorship from senior engineers and exposure to diverse domains like AI, automotive, and robotics, while developing hands-on skills in Linux, Python, C/C++, and RTL tools.