Year-round

Graphics Software Engineer Intern/Co-op

Posted on 9/1/2026

Deadline 9/1/27
AMD

AMD

10,001+ employees

Designs and sells processors, GPUs, accelerators

No salary listed

Markham, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Hybrid or on-site work is required throughout the internship or co-op term.

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
PowerShell
Python
JavaScript
Git
Java
Operating Systems
Perl
Assembly
OpenGL
C/C++

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Requirements
  • Be currently enrolled at a Canada-based university in a bachelor's degree program majoring in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Development, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Have experience with C/C++ programming and object-oriented design, or other software skills relevant to AMD opportunities.
  • Have knowledge of operating systems concepts, including memory management, multithreading, assembly, and x86.
  • Have knowledge of computer graphics pipelines such as Direct3D, OpenGL, or OpenCL.
  • Have knowledge of computer architecture and/or firmware development.
  • Have experience with version control tools such as GitHub and Perforce.
  • Have experience with scripting languages or tools such as Python, Windows PowerShell, Linux shell scripting, Perl, Java, or UML.
  • Have PC assembly and gaming ecosystem knowledge.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with teams across the stack, including user space, kernel, firmware, and hardware.
  • Work with globally recognized partner companies to build solutions to real end-user issues.
  • Participate in code and design reviews to ensure efficient and high-quality code.
  • Create differentiating software features such as AMD Fluid Motion Frames, AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution, and FreeSync.
  • Develop high-performance and efficient computing solutions for next-generation Ryzen and Radeon Graphics chips.
Desired Qualifications
  • Work with frameworks such as Qt and JavaScript.

AMD is a semiconductor company that designs and sells processors, graphics cards, and accelerators for a range of customers, including data centers, AI developers, and enterprises. Its products include Ryzen CPUs for desktops, EPYC CPUs for data centers, and Radeon GPUs for gaming and professional visualization. AMD also offers the ROCm software stack and Instinct accelerators to boost AI and machine learning performance. The company earns revenue from hardware sales, technology licensing, and software that optimizes hardware performance. AMD differentiates itself through a broad portfolio that combines high-performance CPUs, GPUs, and AI accelerators, along with software ecosystems that optimize compute workloads. Its goal is to provide scalable, efficient computing power for gaming, data centers, and AI workloads while pursuing responsible corporate practices.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

1969

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What believers are saying

  • Anthropic committed up to 2 gigawatts of MI450 deployments in July 2026.
  • HUMAIN and Cisco plan 250 megawatts more Saudi capacity starting in 2027.
  • AMD guided Q3 2026 revenue to roughly $13 billion, implying 41% growth.

What critics are saying

  • Nvidia still dominates AI racks; AMD must execute MI400 and MI450 ramps in 2026.
  • Gaming revenue fell 31% in Q2 2026, exposing shrinking console and consumer demand.
  • Adeia settled patent lawsuits in March 2026, proving AMD's packaging stack attracts costly IP fights.

What makes AMD unique

  • AMD's August 2026 Helios racks pair MI355X GPUs with EPYC CPUs and ROCm software.
  • AMD, Cisco, and HUMAIN launched live Saudi AI infrastructure on August 31, 2026.
  • AMD's Q2 2026 data center revenue hit $6.7 billion, up 107% year-over-year.

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

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USA News Group
Sep 5th, 2026
AMD's $5 Billion Anthropic Bet Nears an IPO Test

AMD's late-July commitment of up to $5 billion to Anthropic, paired with a 2-gigawatt Instinct MI450 deployment, faces its first public valuation test as an…

Yahoo Finance
Sep 1st, 2026
AMD expands Saudi AI platform with Cisco and HUMAIN, plans 250 MW deployment by 2027

AMD has launched an AI infrastructure platform in Saudi Arabia in partnership with Cisco Systems and HUMAIN. The platform uses AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs and AMD EPYC CPUs, with Cisco providing networking infrastructure including its Silicon One technology and 800G optics. HUMAIN will offer GPU-as-a-service for AI model training and inference workloads. The partners plan to deploy up to 250 MW of additional AI infrastructure from 2027, using AMD's upcoming Instinct MI400 Series GPUs. The expansion forms part of a joint venture targeting 1 GW of AI infrastructure deployment by 2030. The platform focuses on sovereign AI infrastructure, allowing customers greater control over data location and model customisation. AMD shares carry a buy rating with an average price forecast of $595.91.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 1st, 2026
AMD partners with Cisco on AI infrastructure platform in Saudi Arabia

AMD announced a partnership with Cisco and Saudi Arabia's HUMAIN to launch an AI infrastructure platform in the kingdom. The collaboration combines AMD's Instinct MI355X GPUs and EPYC CPUs with Cisco's Silicon One networking architecture to deliver GPU-as-a-Service infrastructure. The platform will begin with 250 megawatts of AI deployment starting in 2027, scaling to 1 gigawatt by the decade's end. This gives AMD access to sovereign AI spending outside North America. AMD's data centre sales grew 107% in Q2. The company's stock is currently trading at more than twice its price from the start of this year. The partnership positions AMD to compete with Nvidia in regional cloud computing whilst diversifying revenue streams beyond US cloud providers.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 31st, 2026
AMD shares hit $628 price target with 35% upside as data centre revenue doubles to $6.72B

Advanced Micro Devices has set a data centre revenue record, with the segment more than doubling year-over-year to $6.72 billion in Q2. The chipmaker guided Q3 revenue to approximately $13 billion, representing roughly 41% annual growth. CEO Lisa Su projects the AI accelerator market will grow over 45% annually to reach $1.4 trillion by 2030. AMD's Helios rack-scale platform delivers up to 15% more throughput at the same power consumption compared to competitors. Anthropic has committed to 2 gigawatts of MI450 deployments, whilst Meta signed for 6 gigawatts. CFO Jean Hu indicated earnings per share will exceed $20, surpassing previous long-term targets. However, AMD trades at 175 times trailing earnings, leaving limited margin for execution missteps. Gaming revenue fell 31% year-over-year, and capital expenditures jumped 186%.

AktienSensor
Aug 30th, 2026
AMD raises $1B in bonds to fund 3nm and 2nm chip development and edge AI growth

Advanced Micro Devices has raised $1 billion through a ten-year corporate bond issuance with a 5.5% coupon. The company announced the offering on 17 August 2026, with interest payments scheduled semi-annually starting February 2027. The funds will support AMD's transition to 3 nm and 2 nm chip manufacturing processes. The capital will be allocated to securing advanced lithography equipment, upgrading dry-etch systems, and investing in wafer-handling infrastructure aligned with the company's 2028 product roadmap. Following the announcement, AMD shares experienced modest declines in pre-market trading on 28 August, part of a broader profit-taking trend among chipmakers outside the AI boom. The bond proceeds will also fund development of edge computing and AI applications, positioning AMD for next-generation technology adoption across artificial intelligence, IoT, and 5G infrastructure markets.