Summer 2025 PhD Network Architecture Co-Op/ Intern

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. 

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An exciting internship opportunity to make an immediate contribution to AMD's next generation of technology innovations awaits you! We have a multifaceted, high-energy work environment filled with a diverse group of employees, and we provide outstanding opportunities for developing your career. During your internship, our programs provide the opportunity to collaborate with AMD leaders, receive one-on-one mentorship, attend amazing networking events, and much more. Being part of AMD means receiving hands-on experience that will give you a competitive edge. Together We Advance your career!

JOB DETAILS:

• Location: Santa Clara, CA
• Onsite: These roles require the student to work full time (40 hours a week), onsite throughout the duration of the co-op/intern term.
• Duration: May 27, 2025 to August 8, 2025 or June 23, 2025 to September 12, 2025

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

As an intern, be part of AMD’s design engineering team and with your knowledge and understanding of Data Center/Cloud Networking you will be:

• Collaborating with our dedicated team members to understand AI/ML workload/collectives and use cases and transfer those understandings into traffic models.
• Design/Simulate network algorithms and build architecture model for large-scale networks for both front (cloud) and backend (AI/ML) networks.
• Identifying problems in architecture, functionality and performance with strong related knowledge and analytical skills.
• Working with engineering teams to build and implement algorithms/architecture into AMD products and help in efficient performance vs complexity trade-off analysis.
• Receiving mentorship from senior engineers with a wealth of experience.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking a highly motivated Design Engineering intern/co-op to join our team.

• You are currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• You have knowledge/experience with the following technical skills (or related areas) –
• Strong background in network simulators: ns3 or Omnet .
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in architecture and algorithm design in the networking field
• Experience with p4 programming.
• Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems (GitHub) and profilers is a plus.
• Familiarity with system testing of networking product is preferred.

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

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