Gradaute Trainee - Product Development Engineer (Dec 2026 Intake)

AMD; Penang; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Penang is seeking a Graduate Trainee for the December 2026 intake. You will collaborate with Product Development Groups to bring-up and ramp new products, including plan, debug and handling manufacturing and characterization test programs for next-generation AMD microprocessors.

The role emphasizes a customer-focused mindset and strong collaboration with development teams to address issues and ensure smooth test flows for upcoming silicon iterations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C++
• Good understanding of Linux, Unix or Windows OS
• Solid understanding of transistors and computer basics

Responsibilities

• Validate new product features, test conditions, test methodologies 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

Skills

Python

C++

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in electrical electronics engineering

Tools

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Voltmeters

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:

AMD is looking for a highly talented engineer to join our team as a Graduate Trainee in our December 2026 intake. As a Product DevelopmentGraduate Trainee, you will collaborate with various Product Development Groups to bring-up and ramp new products which include Plan, debug and handling manufacturing and characterization test programs for next-generation AMD microprocessors.

THE PERSON:

The person has a clear passion for our customer’s winning with AMD products. Showing emotional intelligence while interacting with the customer is fundamental and balancing this with a structured approach to moving the customer strategically aligned with AMD business needs is equally critical. Equally important to the customer relationships is building a positive relationship with all related development teams so that when issues for key talent or other special requests are required there is very low latency.

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 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.