2026 Graduate Trainee - Product Development Engineer (December Intake)

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Penang invites recent graduates to join a 12-month Graduate Trainee program designed to launch your career in engineering and technology. You'll work alongside experts, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain hands-on experience across silicon validation, test flows, and software tools.

Top performers may be considered for conversion to permanent roles upon successful program completion. Eligibility requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical/electronics or computer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in electrical & electronics engineering, computer engineering, or comparable disciplines.
• Knowledge of Python and C++.
• Familiarity with Linux (Linux/Unix/Windows).
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate new product features and test contents during first silicon bring-up.
• Post silicon bring up of test patterns and optimization for mass production.
• Analyze part failures and drive test improvements.
• Develop test pattern, test flow, and debugging and characterization.

Skills

Python

C++

Linux

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in electrical & electronics engineering, computer engineering, or comparable disciplines

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.

THE ROLE

As an AMD Graduate Trainee, you’ll work alongside experts and industry pioneers, contribute to meaningful projects, develop new skills, and expand your professional network. You’ll be enrolled in a 12-month program designed to launch your career and build practical experience. Top performers may be considered for conversion to permanent employees upon successful completion of the program.

JOB DETAILS

• Location: Penang, Malaysia
• Program Type: Full-time Graduate Trainee Program
• Program Duration: 12 months
• Program Start Date:December 7, 2026
• Eligibility: Recent graduates who completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree within one year of the program start date.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Validate new product features, test conditions, test methodologies, and test contents during first silicon bring-up
• Post Silicon Bring up of Test patterns leading to optimization for mass production enablement
• Analysis of part failures leading to test improvement
• Test pattern & test flow development, debug, test and characterization

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C++
• Logic analyzers, voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and debug
• Good understanding of Linux, Unix or Windows OS
• Solid understanding of transistors and computer basics
• AI/HPC software stacks, ROCm, TensorFlow or Pytorch is a plus with regards to AI application

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in electrical & electronics engineering, computer engineering, or comparable disciplines

LOCATION

• Penang, Malaysia

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.