Engineering Placement Intern - 2027/2028

AMD; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD invites motivated interns to contribute to embedded design development on next-generation Adaptive SoCs/FPGA designs. You will gain hands-on experience across hardware and software domains, including ASIC/FPGA IP design and verification, with mentorship from experienced engineers.

The role covers projects across multiple industries, offering unique exposure to real-world AMD embedded technologies and opportunities for growth during a 14-month placement in Belfast.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a UK-based university in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field.
• Experience with Python, Tcl, and Unix shell is beneficial.
• Knowledge of RTL design using Verilog or VHDL and FPGA/ASIC toolchains is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist across hardware/software boundary with embedded design development, scripting, and system integration.
• Contribute to full system solutions on Adaptive SoCs/FPGA designs.
• Engage in projects spanning Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Industrial & Robotics, and AI.

Skills

Digital circuit design

Embedded firmware development

Scripting languages

C/C++

RTL development

Linux development

Education

University program in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering or Software Engineering

Tools

Vivado/Vitis

PetaLinux

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology 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 shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat 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

Note: By submitting your application, you are indicating your interest in AMD intern positions. We are recruiting for multiple positions, and if your experience aligns with any of our intern opportunities, a recruiter will contact you.

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.