Field Application Engineer – Graduate Rotational Program

Advanced Micro Devices; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is seeking recent graduates or entry-level engineers to join its Field Applications Engineer Rotational Program. This 18-month journey develops FP G expertise across multiple disciplines, combining technical depth with business acumen in a dynamic, customer-facing environment.

Participants rotate through 3–4 departments, focusing on FPGA architecture, pre-sales engineering, customer support, and training development, while collaborating with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of digital design and FPGA architectures.
• Experience with VHDL/Verilog and FPGA toolchains.
• Familiarity with embedded systems, signal processing, or high-speed interfaces is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through 3–4 departments to gain hands-on FPGA experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve real-world FPGA problems for customers.
• Develop technical demos, proofs-of-concept, and training materials.

Skills

FPGA architectures

VHDL/Verilog

FPGA development tools

Embedded systems

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Vivado

Quartus

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next‑gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.

THE ROLE:

Are you passionate about technology, problem-solving, and making a real-world impact? Join our Field Applications Engineer Rotational Program, a comprehensive 18-month journey designed to develop the next generation of Field Applications Engineers specializing in FPGA technologies. This program provides immersive experiences across multiple disciplines, empowering you with the technical expertise and business acumen to thrive in a dynamic, customer-facing role.

THE PERSON:

We are looking for passionate, tech-savvy, and driven recent graduates or entry-level engineering professionals that want to learn and apply their technical degrees in a dynamic job.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a participant in this program, you will:

• Rotate through 3-4 departments, gaining hands‑on experience in areas such as:
  • FPGA architecture and design.
  • Pre-sales engineering and technical marketing.
  • Customer support and application debugging.
  • Training development and delivery for customers and internal teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve real-world problems using FPGA-based solutions.
• Engage directly with customers to identify their challenges, propose solutions, and support implementation.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of FPGA hardware, software tools, and design methodologies.
• Develop and present technical demos, proofs-of-concept, and training materials.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Skills & Knowledge:

• Understanding of digital design, FPGA architectures, and hardware decription language(VHDL/Verilog)
  • Familiarity with FPGA development tools (e.g., Vivado, Quartus)
  • Knowledge of embedded systems, signal processing, or high-speed interfaces is a plus
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-first mindset
  • Eagerness to learn, adapt, and tackle challenges in diverse environments
  • Passion for solving challenging customer problems and sharing solutions to your peers
• Other Requirements:
  • Willingness to travel as needed for customer interactions or training

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.