2027 Masters Hardware Engineering intern/co-op

AMD; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking aHardware Engineering intern/co-op in the United States. The role involves collaborating with engineers on discrete and embedded hardware products and training to build applications for large-scale systems that improve the efficiency of AMD Hardware organization.

The position requires current enrollment in a US master’s program in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field, with exposure to C/C++, Verilog, VHDL, and ML/AI being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a US university Master’s program in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of C/C++, Verilog or VHDL and scripting languages is encouraged.
• Interest in ASIC design, ML/AI, and hardware verification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers on AMD discrete and embedded hardware products.
• Build applications for external and internal use and scale systems for the hardware team.

Education

Master's program in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

C/C++

Verilog

VHDL

Python

MATLAB

ASIC design

ML and AI

System/Board design

Signal integrity

Power design

Hardware automation

Validation and test

UNIX

JTAG tools

Pre-silicon / post-silicon

Computer architecture

CPU & GPU architecture

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.

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 designing 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.

As an AMD co-op, you’ll be placed at the epicenter of the AI ecosystem, working alongside experts and industry pioneers. You’ll do important work, learn new skills, expand your network, and gain real-world experience on projects that impact millions of end-users worldwide. Whether you’re an undergrad or a PhD student, your contributions matter—and your experience here will be a launchpad for what comes next.

Job Details

• Locations: Austin, TX, Boxborough, MA, Fort Collins, CO, Longmont, CO, Fishkill, NY, Rochester, NY
• Onsite/Hybrid: This role requires the student to work full time (40 hours a week), in either a hybrid or onsite work structure throughout the duration of the co-op/intern term

Duration

• Spring/Summer Co-op: January 15, 2027 - August 13, 2027
• Summer Internship:
• Semester Students: May 24, 2027 - August 13, 2027
• Quarter Students: June 21, 2027 - September 10, 2027
• Summer/Fall Co-op:
• Semester Students: May 24, 2027 - December 10, 2027
• Quarter Students: June 21, 2027 - December 10, 2027

What You Will Be Doing

Do you want to help improve experiences of groundbreaking AMD products? If so, AMD Hardware team is the right place for you. We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Engineering intern/co-op and in this role:

• You will collaborate with Engineers and be responsible for some of AMD’s discrete and embedded hardware products.
• We will train you to build applications for external and internal use as well as large scale systems that improve the efficiency of AMD Hardware organization.

Who We Are Looking For

• You are currently enrolled in a US based University into a Master’s program majoring in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or a related field.
• If you have knowledge / experience with any of the following technical skills (or related areas) and are enthusiastic about this role, we strongly encourage you to apply –
• C/C++, Verilog, VHDL, Python, Perl, Spice, Ruby, Chrome OS, MATLAB.
• ASIC design and verification.
• ML and AI.
• System/Board design, circuit board layout, signal integrity, power design.
• Hardware automation, validation and test.
• UNIX and JTAG tools.
• Pre-silicon and/or post-silicon platforms.
• Computer architecture, CPU & GPU architecture.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.