2026 PhD Firmware Engineering Intern/Co op

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems.

Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary.

When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture.

We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.

Together, we 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: Location: 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 26, 2026 – August 7, 2026 Summer/Fall Co-op: May 18, 2026 or June 22, 2026 – December 11, 2026 Spring: January 26, 2026 – May 1, 2026 Summer: May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026 or June 22, 2026 – September 11, 2026 Fall: September 14, 2026 – December 11, 2026 WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: We are seeking highly motivated Firmware Engineering intern/co-op to join our team and work with team members in the support, design, development, and delivery of Firmware for AMD’s discrete and embedded products.

In this role – We will assign you responsibilities to craft, implement, debug, and validate features on reference hardware and software, pre-silicon emulation and simulation environments supporting AMD products We will encourage to actively participate in design reviews, code reviews and project planning We will train you to build and complete clear documentation for all software produced We will provide opportunity to work on both internal and external platforms We will help you learn and apply AGILE methodologies and standard processes for Software Engineering You may be involved in one or more (but not limited to) of the following work - Engage in x86 firmware development using C Design, Build and Implementation of Embedded Firmware + Bootrom/HW Debug issues at the boundary of FW and HW.

We will have your involvement in Waveform level analysis to root cause FW/HW issues WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: You are currently enrolled in a US based University in a PhD degree program majoring in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer 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 – Low level BIOS, firmware, or system software development Low level programming language C/C++ and knowledge of hardware architectures Embedded system, RTOS, and embedded controller structure Source control, debuggers, compilers and system wide debugging from software to firmware to hardware Opensource concepts VHDL/Verilog/FPGA and general hardware design concepts and process Linux development environments Architectural understanding and/or experience of graphics/compute pipelines Perforce, JIRA, Git, or similar tools 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.

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.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: Location: 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 26, 2026 – August 7, 2026 Summer/Fall Co-op: May 18, 2026 or June 22, 2026 – December 11, 2026 Spring: January 26, 2026 – May 1, 2026 Summer: May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026 or June 22, 2026 – September 11, 2026 Fall: September 14, 2026 – December 11, 2026 WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: We are seeking highly motivated Firmware Engineering intern/co-op to join our team and work with team members in the support, design, development, and delivery of Firmware for AMD’s discrete and embedded products.

In this role – We will assign you responsibilities to craft, implement, debug, and validate features on reference hardware and software, pre-silicon emulation and simulation environments supporting AMD products We will encourage to actively participate in design reviews, code reviews and project planning We will train you to build and complete clear documentation for all software produced We will provide opportunity to work on both internal and external platforms We will help you learn and apply AGILE methodologies and standard processes for Software Engineering You may be involved in one or more (but not limited to) of the following work - Engage in x86 firmware development using C Design, Build and Implementation of Embedded Firmware + Bootrom/HW Debug issues at the boundary of FW and HW.

We will have your involvement in Waveform level analysis to root cause FW/HW issues WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: You are currently enrolled in a US based University in a PhD degree program majoring in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer 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 – Low level BIOS, firmware, or system software development Low level programming language C/C++ and knowledge of hardware architectures Embedded system, RTOS, and embedded controller structure Source control, debuggers, compilers and system wide debugging from software to firmware to hardware Opensource concepts VHDL/Verilog/FPGA and general hardware design concepts and process Linux development environments Architectural understanding and/or experience of graphics/compute pipelines Perforce, JIRA, Git, or similar tools 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.
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.

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