Engineering Placement Intern - 2027/2028

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AMD benefits

Job summary

AMD invites motivated students to a 14-month placement in Belfast, commencing July 1, 2027 and concluding September 8, 2028. You will work onsite full time and engage in hardware/software development across embedded systems, ASIC/FPGA IP design, and system integration.

You will receive mentorship, networking events, and hands-on experience across multiple domains. The role emphasizes collaboration with AMD leaders and exposure to Adaptive SoCs/FPGA development, with assignments spanning hardware

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at a UK-based university in a program majoring in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field.
• Experience with digital circuits or embedded firmware is desirable.
• Familiarity with languages and tools listed (Python, Tcl, Unix shell; C/C++; RTL design) and Linux is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing full system solutions on Adaptive SoCs/FPGA platforms.
• Contribute to RTL/ASIC IP design and verification activities.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams under mentorship from senior engineers.
• Engage in projects spanning Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial, Robotics and AI domains.
• Gain hands-on experience across hardware/software boundaries and embedded design.

Skills

Digital circuit design

Embedded firmware

Python

Tcl

Unix shell

C/C++

RTL Verilog/VHDL

Linux development

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering student

Tools

Vivado

Vitis

PetaLinux

AMD FPGA tools

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

Whether you’re redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

An exciting internship opportunity to make an immediate contribution to AMD’s next generation of technology innovations awaits you! We have a multifaceted, high-energy work environment, filled with a diverse group of employees, and we provide outstanding opportunities for developing your career. During your internship, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with AMD leaders, receive one-on-one mentorship, attend amazing networking events, and much more. Being part of AMD means receiving hands-on experience that will give you a competitive edge. Together We Advance your career

JOB DETAILS:

• Location: Belfast
• Onsite: This role requires the student to work full time onsite throughout the duration of the intern term
• Duration: 14 month placement, students must be available to start on July 1st 2027 and finish September 8th 2028

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

We are looking for a highly motivated interns with a passion for both hardware and software development, and a keen interest in how these domains interact. This role offers hands-on experience working across the hardware/software boundary, with opportunities to contribute to embedded design development, scripting, and system integration as well as opportunities to focus on ASIC & FPGA IP design/verification. In the role you will participate in one or more of (but not limited to) the below assignments –

• Helping to develop full system solutions on our next generations of Adaptive SoCs/FPGAs.
• Working on advance designs for future FPGA and ASIC devices
• You will benefit from the professional guidance of an experienced engineering team that will enable enormous opportunities for learning and self-development.
• You will have the opportunity to work on projects that span a range of industries, including Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Industrial & Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• This internship offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience with real-world applications while learning how AMD’s embedded technologies are driving innovation across these different domains.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• You are currently enrolled in a UK based University in a program majoring in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software 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 –
• Digital circuit design and/or embedded firmware development
• Testing using simulation tools
• Scripting languages: Python, Tcl, and Unix shell
• C/C++ programming skills and/or RTL development using Verilog or VHDL
• AMD Adaptive SoC/FPGA toolchains (e.g., Vivado, Vitis, PetaLinux)
• AMD FPGAs and system design tools
• Development and debugging in Linux

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.