Hardware Design Verification Intern — Next-Gen AI Chips

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a highly motivated Hardware Design Verification intern/co-op in Austin, TX. You will participate in design, build, and delivery of high-end machine intelligence products, collaborating with senior engineers to create verification plans, and writing scripts to manage compute resources.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a US university in Electrical or Computer Engineering, with knowledge of C++, Python, Verilog, and Linux environments.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a US-based university pursuing a Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with C/C++, Python, Perl, Shell scripting, UVM, Verilog/SystemVerilog is preferred.
• Understanding of digital systems, computer organization and lab equipment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior engineers to build and complete verification test plans and models.
• Write scripts to track compute resources using Python or Perl.
• Test regression flows and review tools to improve simulation performance and efficiency.
• Support debugging and development of Verilog/SystemVerilog coding and test platforms.
• Perform system-level testing and production validation of hardware/software features.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Electrical engineering or Computer engineering (Bachelor's)

Tools

C++

Python

C

Perl

Shell

UVM

Verilog

System Verilog

Linux/Unix/Windows

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:

• 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:

We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Design Verification engineering intern/co-op to join our team and work towards design, build, and delivery of AMD’s high-end Machine Intelligence products. In this role you will participate in one or more of (but not limited to) the below assignments –

• Collaborate with senior engineers and/or designers to build and complete performance verification test plan, simulation test cases and models
• Write scripts related to tracking and managing compute resources using Perl/Python
• Test regression flows written in Perl/Python/MySQL/PHP to support our project development
• Review new tools, processes and options to improve simulation performance, team efficiency and reduction of duplications
• Support debugging, improving test cases/models and Verilog/system Verilog coding
• Build test platforms and perform system level testing
• Production validation tasks, testing the integrated hardware and software functionalities to ensure problem-free production
• Use software and other tools to engage in low level testing of hardware/software features, debugging technical issues and identifying root cause

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• You are currently enrolled in a United States based University in a Bachelor's 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 –
  • Programming languages and scripts such as C++ /Python /C /Perl /Shell /UVM
  • Verilog and System Verilog
  • Good understanding of the digital systems and computer organization
  • Building a PC from individual components, installing OS/drivers, basic network configuration, graphic cards CPU/APU
  • System level hardware and software design
  • Development and debugging in Linux / Unix / Windows environments
  • Fundamentals of logic design (FSM, gates, registers, flops, timing, HDL)
  • An understanding of analog and digital transistor device behavior
  • Oscilloscopes, volt meters, logic analyzers, multimeters and other lab equipment

Note:By submitting your application, you are indicating your interest in AMD intern positions. We are recruiting for multiple positions, and if your experience aligns with any of our intern opportunities, a recruiter will contact you.

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.