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AMD

Designs chips for computers and AI systems

Diagnostic Design Engineering Intern

Winter 2027Updated on 10/15/2026Deadline 12/30/26
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor's
Singapore
Hybrid
Hardware EngineeringHardware Validation & Testing

About the job

Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or a related field, at a university in Singapore.
  • Able to provide a placement or support letter from the school covering the entire internship period.
  • Knowledge of or experience with software programming, including C++ and scripting.
  • Familiarity with PC/system, GPU, and CPU hardware architectures.
  • Experience with software development and debugging in Linux.
  • Experience with source control systems such as Git or SVN.
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and verify diagnostic tests used in processor qualification and production test suites for internal and external customers.
  • Debug and solve hardware and software problems.
  • Analyze fallout boards to identify opportunities to improve test time, test effectiveness, and overall efficiency; training will be provided.
  • Resolve customer issues, including investigating and debugging diagnostic source code using advanced C++ programming in a Linux system environment.
  • Assist with ASIC bring-up and support activities for data center/AI, gaming graphics, and embedded hardware products.
  • Build and debug automation tools and scripts to support the diagnostic work.

About the company

AMD designs processors, graphics chips and AI accelerators for computer makers, cloud operators and businesses that build electronic devices. Its Ryzen processors power personal computers, while EPYC processors handle work in data centers and Radeon chips render graphics. Instinct accelerators run AI models, paired with software that developers use to train models and put them into production. AMD sells chips and related computing systems through equipment makers, distributors and retail channels, and contracts with outside foundries to fabricate its semiconductor designs. It was founded in 1969 and has its headquarters in Santa Clara, California.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

1969

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What believers are saying

  • Data centers drive growth: AMD's revenue rose 50% to $11.5 billion in the June 2026 quarter.
  • US learning support is conditional: AMD reimburses up to $5,250 yearly for education, subject to manager approval and funding.
  • Planned demand has an anchor: AMD's July 2026 Anthropic deal targets up to two gigawatts of computing from 2027.

What critics are saying

  • Advanced chip supply relies on one foundry: TSMC makes all AMD processor and graphics wafers at 7nm or smaller.
  • Gaming is shrinking despite AI growth: AMD's gaming revenue fell 31% to $779 million in the June 2026 quarter.
  • Lab work limits location flexibility: AMD lists its Santa Clara optical-interconnect integration engineer role as on-site.

What makes AMD unique

  • Two console families use its designs: AMD designs custom processors for Sony's PlayStation 5 and Microsoft's Xbox Series.
  • Developers inspect its GPU software: AMD's ROCm stack is open source, while Nvidia's CUDA platform remains proprietary.
  • Chip circuitry stays adjustable: AMD sells adaptive processors whose hardware configuration changes after manufacture, without replacing the chip.

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1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

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