2027 PhD Analog/Mixed-Signal SerDes Design Intern/Co-op

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) seeks a PhD student co-op in Electrical Engineering to contribute to high-speed, analog/mixed-signal circuit design. You will help define architectures, run simulations, and model RF/passive components for SerDes and silicon-photonics work.

Onsite in the San Jose/Santa Clara area, the role offers hands-on experience with DACs, ADCs, PLLs, clocking circuits, and advanced FinFET technologies as part of a world-class design team.

Qualifications

• PhD student pursuing Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience designing analog/mixed-signal circuits (ADCs/DACs/PLLs/CTLEs) for SerDes.
• Familiarity with high-speed SerDes architectures and circuit design.
• Proficient in MATLAB, SPICE and CAD tools for simulation and design.
• CMOS circuit design in advanced technology nodes.

Responsibilities

• Define circuit architectures optimized for high-bandwidth electrical/optical links.
• Perform link-level simulations using MATLAB and SPICE.
• Model on-die RF passive components (inductors, capacitors, optical structures).
• Design/build key circuit blocks: DACs, SAR-ADCs, sample-and-hold, analog front ends, PLLs, clocking networks.
• Gain exposure to high-speed ADC/DAC receivers and silicon-photonics transceivers.

Skills

Analog/mixed-signal design

SerDes architectures

Circuit simulation

MATLAB/SPICE CAD tools

CMOS design

Wireline/optical transceivers

Education

PhD student in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

SPICE

CAD tools

Job description

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JOB DETAILS:

• Location: San Jose, CA or Santa Clara,CA
• Onsite: This role requires the student to work full time (40 hours a week), onsite work structure throughout the duration of the co-op/intern term
• Duration:
  • Spring/Summer Co-op: January 25, 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

We are seeking a highly motivated Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Co-op to join our world-class team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of high-speed communication and optical interconnect technologies while gaining hands-on experience with advanced analog and mixed-signal circuit design.

• You will help define circuit architectures optimized for high-bandwidth electrical and optical links.
• You will perform link-level simulations using MATLAB and/or SPICE to evaluate and validate proposed architectures.
• You will contribute to the design and modeling of on-die RF passive components, including inductors, capacitors, and optical structures.
• You will assist in the design and implementation of key circuit building blocks including DACs, SAR-ADCs, sample-and-hold circuits, analog front ends, PLLs, reference generation circuits, and clock distribution networks in advanced FinFET technologies.
• You will gain exposure to the design of high-speed ADC-based receivers, DAC-based transmitters, and silicon-photonics transceivers.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• PhD student currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience in the design and simulation of analog and mixed-signal circuits such as ADCs, DACs, CTLEs, PLLs, and clocking circuits for SerDes applications.
• Strong understanding of high-speed SerDes architectures and circuit design principles.
• Experience using MATLAB, SPICE, and other industry-standard CAD tools for simulation and design implementation.
• Hands-on experience with CMOS circuit design in advanced technology nodes.
• Experience designing wireline and/or optical transceiver building blocks is preferred.
• Passion for solving complex technical challenges and developing innovative communication technologies.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.