Summer 2027 Software Engineer Intern (Edinburgh)

Cooper & Hall Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

AMD in Edinburgh is offering a Software Engineering internship/co-op. You will work closely with our software engineers to build and maintain applications and gain hands-on experience across the full software development lifecycle.

This onsite, full-time internship includes mentorship, training on design through deployment, and opportunities to script automation, debug complex issues, and learn Verilog/VHDL with FPGA-oriented projects.

Qualifications

• UK-based university degree in CS, EE, CE or related field.
• Proficiency in C++ with exposure to scripting languages.
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Familiarity with Verilog/VHDL and FPGA architectures a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AMD software engineers to build and maintain applications.
• Receive training across the full software development life cycle.
• Develop scripts to automate parts of the development process.
• Learn debugging methodologies to diagnose software issues.
• Contribute to technical/functional documents and reports when needed.

Skills

C++ programming

Linux

Windows OS

Python

Tcl

FPGA/ACAP

Education

UK university degree in CS/EE/CE or related field

Tools

Verilog/VHDL

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 designing 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.

Responsibilities

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: Edinburgh, UK
• Onsite: This role requires the student to work full time onsite throughout the duration of the intern term.
• Start date: June 1 2027

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

We are seeking highly motivated Software Engineering intern/co-op to join our team at AMD. In this role:

• We will assign you responsibilities in which you will work closely with our software engineers to build and maintain our software applications
• We will provide training on the full software creation process, from design and built to testing and deployment
• We will encourage you to build scripts that automate some of our software development process
• We will help you learn debugging methodologies to investigate the root cause of software issues
• In certain projects we may have your involvement in crafting technical/functional documents and reports as needed

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You are currently enrolled in a UK based University degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field

• 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
  • Experience with C++ (or equivalent) programming language
  • Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems
  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as Tcl or Python
  • Interest in Hardware Design tools and methodologies
  • Experience with Verilog and/or VHDL languages
  • Familiarity with FPGA or ACAP architectures and flows