2026 Graduate Trainee - Silicon Design Engineer (December Intake)

AMD; Penang; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD Graduate Trainee program in Penang, Malaysia, offers a 12-month full-time training path designed to launch your career and build practical experience.

Recent graduates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical/electronic or mechatronics fields are eligible. Top performers may convert to permanent roles upon successful completion, with opportunities to work on high-speed IO IP verification.

Qualifications

• Plan, build, and execute the verification of features for High Speed IO Protocol IPs (USB, PCIe, Ethernet, UFS).
• Understand architecture specifications requirements and complete all duties assigned by the Supervisor.
• Collaborate with team members to understand tasks required to deliver.
• Run design flows, simulations and regression management.
• Perform first level debug tests to determine root causes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, build, and execute the verification of new and existing features for High Speed IO Protocol IPs (USB, PCIe, Ethernet, UFS)
• Understand architecture specifications requirements and completing all duties assigned by the Supervisor.
• Able to work well inside team/cross functional team.
• Collaborate and communicate with team members to understand task that require to deliver.
• Run design flows, simulations and regression management.
• Perform first level debug test/design errors to determine the root cause.
• Suggest fixes and solutions to test/design errors
• Develop scripting for daily task execution efficiency improvement.

Skills

SystemVerilog

Verilog

Perl

TCL

Python

Education

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

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.

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:

• Able to plan, build, and execute the verification of new and existing features for High Speed IO Protocol IPs (USB, PCIe, Ethernet, UFS)
• Understanding architecture specifications requirements and completing all duties assigned by the Supervisor.
• Able to work well inside team/cross functional team.
• Collaborate and communicate with team members to understand task that require to deliver.
• Run design flows, simulations and regression management.
• Perform first level debug test/design errors to determine the root cause.
• Suggest fixes and solutions to test/design errors
• Develop scripting for daily task execution efficiency improvement.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Knowing system Verilog, verilog , Perl, TCL, Phyton is a plus.
• AI fluency and familiarity with AI tools or technologies will be an added advantage.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

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

LOCATION:

• Penang, Malaysia

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

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