2027 PhD Research Engineering Intern/Co-op

AMD; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD Research is seeking a highly motivated Research Engineering intern/co‑op to join our team. You will work on hardware/software technologies for next‑generation computing platforms and help shape product roadmaps, collaborating with experts across AMD.

Ideal candidates are PhD students in CS/CE/EE with strong C/C++, Verilog HDL, Python, ML frameworks, and FPGA experience. This internship offers hands‑on projects, learning opportunities, and potential impact on millions of end users.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a US-based university in a PhD program majoring in CS/CE/EE.
• Strong programming and hardware/software co-design interest.
• Experience with FPGA/ASIC design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inventing the hardware and software technologies of next generation computing platforms.
• Contribute to product roadmaps and future AMD products.
• Support research prototypes and performance improvements.

Skills

C/C++

Verilog HDL

Python

P4

ML frameworks

Java

MATLAB

Go

Education

PhD program in CS/CE/EE

Tools

FPGA tooling

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Verilog/VHDL tools

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 intern and 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, Secaucus, NJ
• 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 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

AMD Research is an entrepreneurial research organization with a strong background of driving research innovations into AMD products. We are seeking a highly motivated Research Engineering intern/co‑op to join our team. In this role-

• We will train and enable you to invent the hardware and software technologies of next generation computing platforms
• We will encourage you to contribute to an environment that has the potential to directly impact product roadmaps and to help build our future products
• We will assign responsibilities that will enable product development and help improve their performance and efficiency

Who We Are Looking For

• You are currently enrolled in a US based University in a PhD program majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• If you have knowledge or 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 HDL, Python, P4, ML frameworks, /C++, Java, MATLAB, Go
  • Research experience and publications in related areas (e.g., computing systems, networking, hardware/software co‑design, machine learning)
  • FPGA or ASIC-based RTL design and verification, FPGA deployment and programming, FPGA based acceleration of cloud applications, programmable data plane, machine learning training on GPUs
  • Distributed systems, data center networking, high performance computing, and distributed machine learning training
  • ML frameworks such as PyTorch and/or TensorFlow

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.