Graduate Trainee - IT Engineer

AMD; Penang; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Penang, Malaysia, invites applications for a Graduate Trainee program to launch a career in modern infrastructure engineering. You will join the IT Infrastructure team, focusing on automating operations, building self-service tooling, and prototyping AI solutions for smarter infrastructure.

You will work with Python, IaC (Terraform, Ansible), and Linux on a fleet of x86 servers, paired with senior engineers and mentors to deliver real projects that can lead to a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Solid programming fundamentals with Python/Java/JavaScript or similar.
• Basic web development concepts (front-end and back-end).
• Familiarity with scripting/automation (shell scripts, schedulers, APIs).
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts and tools (LLMs, AI tooling).
• Strong problem-solving and willingness to learn new tech.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Coursework or projects in automation, DevOps, or AI/LLM integration.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD concepts.
• Understanding of REST APIs and database fundamentals.
• Exposure to IaC tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience building small web apps, APIs, or internal tools.
• Interest in LLM/AI tooling (OpenAI/Anthropic APIs, prompt engineering).

Responsibilities

• Automate infrastructure operations using Python and IaC to eliminate repetitive tasks.
• Build self-service tooling and workflows for provisioning resources.
• Prototype AI solutions for infrastructure (runbooks, alert triage).
• Support and improve reliability by monitoring systems and adding automation.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and IT staff to gather requirements.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
• Document solutions for internal knowledge sharing.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Curiosity in Infra

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/SE

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Linux

Git

CI/CD

REST APIs

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology 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 AMDis shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou’redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger— technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

THE ROLE

This is a Graduate Trainee program designed to launch your career in modern infrastructure engineering. As a Graduate Trainee, you will join our IT Infrastructure team and help transform how we run and deliver infrastructure across three focus areas: automating repetitive infrastructure operations, building self-service tools that let teams provision and manage resources without tickets, and prototyping practical AI solutions that make our operations smarter.

THE PERSON

Over the year you will work primarily with Python, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible), and Linux, on a fleet of x86 servers.This is an ideal program for a recent graduate who codes well, is curious about infrastructure, and wants a structured path into infrastructure engineering. You will be paired with senior engineers as mentors, follow a guided learning and rotation plan, and take ownership of real projects that make a measurable impact. On successful completion, strong performers may be considered for a permanent role on the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Automate infrastructure operations - Write and maintain Python scripts and IaC (Ansible / Terraform) to eliminate manual, repetitive tasks such as provisioning, patching, configuration, and health checks across our Linux server fleet.
• Build self-service tooling - Develop internal tools, portals, and workflows that let engineers and other teams request and manage infrastructure resources on their own, reducing ticket volume and turnaround time.
• Prototype AI solutions - Explore and build practical applications of LLMs and AI tooling for infrastructure - for example, chat-based assistants for runbooks, automated log/incident summarization, or intelligent alert triage.
• Support and improve reliability - Help monitor systems, investigate issues, and contribute automation that prevents recurring problems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and IT operations staff to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes
• Document solutions and contribute to internal knowledge sharing

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Solid understanding of programming fundamentals (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, or similar)
• Basic understanding of web development concepts (front-end and back-end)
• Familiarity with scripting/automation concepts (e.g., shell scripting, task schedulers, APIs)
• Exposure to or strong interest in AI/ML concepts and tools (e.g., LLM APIs, chatbots)
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn new technologies
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Coursework or personal projects involving automation, DevOps, or AI/LLM integration
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD concepts
• Understanding of REST APIs and database fundamentals
• Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience building small web apps, APIs, or internal tools.
• Interest in or exposure to LLM / AI tooling (e.g., OpenAI/Anthropic APIs, prompt engineering, RAG, AI agents).

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field

LOCATION

Penang, Malaysia

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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.