2027 Masters Software Engineer Intern/Co-op

Advanced Micro Devices; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AMD benefits at a glance

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) offers an internship/co-op in Santa Clara/San Jose, CA, for driven graduate students pursuing a Master’s in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science. You will work full-time, in a hybrid or onsite setting, contributing to software projects and gaining hands-on experience across the development lifecycle.

You’ll learn debugging, automation scripting, and documentation practices while collaborating with experienced engineers on real-world AMD

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a US-based university for a Master’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Strong interest in software development across full stack and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with UNIX/Linux environments and at least one scripting language.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software engineers to build and maintain AMD software applications.
• Receive training across the full software development lifecycle from design to deployment.
• Create scripts to automate software development tasks and improve efficiency.
• Learn debugging methodologies to diagnose root causes of issues.
• Contribute to technical/functional documents and reports as needed.

Skills

Software engineering concepts

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

UNIX/Linux OS

Web development (HTML/CSS/JS)

SQL databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL/Mongo)

Azure cloud

Git/GitHub

Perforce

Security protocols (OAuth/SSL/TLS)

Embedded systems / microcontrollers

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

GitHub

Perforce

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.

As an AMD intern or 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: San Jose, CA or Santa Clara, CA
• 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

WhatYouWillBeDoing

We areseekinghighlymotivated Software Engineering co-op to join our team at AMD. In this role –

• We will assign you responsibilities in which you will work closely with our software engineers to build andmaintain our software applications.
• We willprovide training on the full software creation process, from design andbuiltto testing and deployment.
• We will encourage you to build scripts that automate some of our software development process.
• We will help you learn debugging methodologies to investigate the root cause of software issues.
• In certain projects we may have your involvement in crafting technical/functional documents and reports asneeded.

Who We Are Looking For

• Currently enrolled in a US based University in a Master’s degree program majoring in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline
• 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 –
• • Softwareengineering concepts, principles, and theories
  • C/C++ programming and Scripting language like Python, Windows PowerShell, Linux shell script,Perl,Java,Javascript, UML
  • Operating systems UNIX/Linux OS
  • Databases, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
  • Cloud computing platforms, Azure.
  • Web development frameworks, Django, Rails, Spring Boot
  • Mark up languages like HTML, XML, XSL
  • Defect tracking, testing, debugging
  • Git,Github, Perforce
  • Security technologies, OAuth, SSL, or TLS
  • PC/ CPU architecture,Embedded systems, microcontroller

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.