2027 PhD Research Engineering Intern/Co-op

Advanced Micro Devices; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) invites student researchers for a Research Engineering internship/co-op. You will join AMD Research to explore next-gen computing platforms, hardware-software co-design, and optimization for AI workloads.

You will be trained, contribute to product roadmaps, and gain hands-on experience on projects impacting millions of end-users worldwide. This role is for enrolled PhD students in CS/CE/EE in a US university.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a US-based University in a PhD program majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge or experience with listed technical skills is encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Train and enable hardware/software innovations for next-gen computing platforms.
• Contribute to roadmaps and help shape future AMD products.
• Take on responsibilities to support product development and performance improvements.

Skills

C/C++

Verilog HDL

Python

P4

ML frameworks

Java

MATLAB

Go

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Distributed systems

Data center networking

High performance computing

Education

PhD in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Verilog RTL tools

FPGA tooling

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 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 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:

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.