2027 Graduate Trainee - Silicon Design Engineer (March Intake)

Advanced Micro Devices Global Services (M) Sdn. Bhd.; Penang; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices Global Services (M) Sdn. Bhd. invites applications for the 2027 Graduate Trainee - Silicon Design Engineer (March Intake) in Penang, Malaysia.

The 12-month Full-time Graduate Trainee Program starts March 15, 2026 and may convert top performers to permanent roles upon successful completion. Eligibility requires recent graduates who completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree within one year of the start date.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates who completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree within one year of the program start date.
• Knowledge of HDL is a plus.
• Strong willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Skills

SystemVerilog

Verilog

Perl

TCL

Phyton

AI fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics or Mechatronics

Job description

2027 Graduate Trainee - Silicon Design Engineer (March Intake)

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:

Program Type: Full-time Graduate Trainee Program

Program Duration: 12 months

Program Start Date: March 15, 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

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At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems.

Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture.

We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.