2027 Undergrad Hardware Engineering intern/co-op

Advanced Micro Devices; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AMD benefits at a glance

Job summary

AMD is seeking a highly motivated Hardware Engineering intern/co-op to contribute to discrete and embedded hardware products in a hands-on setting. You will collaborate with engineers, gain exposure to pre-silicon/post-silicon processes, and work on applications and large-scale systems that improve AMD's hardware efficiency.

This role requires active enrollment at a US university in EE or CE and offers hybrid/onsite arrangements in San Jose/Santa Clara. Location: San Jose/Santa Clara, CA.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at a US-based university in an undergraduate Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering program.
• Interest or experience with listed technical skills (C/C++, Verilog, Python, etc.) encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of ASIC design, verification, ML/AI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineers and contribute to discrete and embedded hardware products.
• Assist in building applications for external/internal use and large-scale systems to improve hardware efficiency.

Skills

C/C++

Verilog

VHDL

Python

Spice

MATLAB

ASIC design

System/Board design

UNIX

JTAG tools

Education

US university (EE or CE) - undergrad

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree

Tools

UNIX

JTAG 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.

Whether you’re redesigning 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: 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

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.

WHOWEARELOOKINGFOR:

• You are currently enrolled in a US based University into a Undergrad 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.