Fall 2027 Masters Silicon Design Intern

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is offering a Silicon Design Engineering Intern position in Austin, TX for Fall 2027. The role is full-time onsite (40 hours/week) for the duration of the internship from September 13, 2027 to December 10, 2027.

You will participate in new product bring-up, debugging, and developing diagnostic frameworks while gaining hands-on experience with high-speed I/O design, testing equipment, and firmware integration. This internship emphasizes collaboration, learning, and industry-ready skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a United States-based university in a graduate program for Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• Solid understanding of high-speed I/O design including Tx/Rx, PLL/DLL, clocking and equalization.
• Strong teamwork, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• New product bring-up support.
• Assist in debugging issues.
• Develop/contribute to diagnostic framework including firmware for IP training, margining and debugging.
• Improve automation and testing capabilities.

Skills

High-speed I/O design

Tx/Rx

PLL/DLL

Clocking

Equalization techniques

Firmware

Python/Perl

Unix/Linux

Windows

Lab equipment

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

BERT

Logic analyzers

Education

Graduate program in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

BERT

Logic analyzers

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:

• Location: Austin, TX
• Onsite: This role requires the student to work full time (40 hours a week), in an onsite work structure throughout the duration of the Intern term.
• Duration: Fall,September 13, 2027 – December 10, 2027

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

We are seeking highly motivated Silicon Design Engineering Intern to join our team. In this role:

• New product bring-up support
• Assist in debug of issues
• Develop/contribute to diagnostic framework including FW for IP training, margining and debug
• Improve automation/testing capabilities

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• You are currently enrolled in a United States based University in a Graduate program majoring in Electrical/Computer Engineering
  • Solid understanding of High-speed I/O design experience, including understanding of Tx (transceiver), Rx (Receiver), PLL (phase lock loop)/DLL, Clocking, Equalization techniques and circuits, Training algorithms and Firmware
  • Good teamwork and communication skills, strong analytical/problem solving, statistical analysis, attention to details, and able to work independently.
• Python and/or Perl programming
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux OS as well as Windows
• Laboratory experience, including hands-on use of equipment: Oscilloscopes, Signal generators, BERT, Logic analyzers, etc.

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.