2027 Spring/Summer Undergrad Validation/Debug Co-Op

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. 

At AMD, we believe technology 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 AMD is shaping the future. 

Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.

As an AMD 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: Austin, TX, USA
  
• Onsite/Hybrid: This role requires the student to work from the Austin office (40 hours a week) throughout the duration of the Co-op/Intern term.
• Duration: January 25, 2027 to August 13, 2027

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

We are seeking a highly motivated Undergrad Validation/Debug Co-Op to join us and help our Validation and Design team develop groundbreaking microprocessor products.

• Develop debug tools to accelerate the analysis for complex issues.
• Set up test environment and execute test cases
• Utilize all manner of software and hardware tools to analyze, collect and verify the test result data
• Work to streamline design validation process and debug to reduce the time to market.
• Interact with customers while debugging and supporting issues.
• Work on Post-Silicon platforms to shift left the validation for complex IPs.
• Help to execute manual and automated test cases and triage any failures that may result. 
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WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• You are currently enrolled in a United States based University in a 3rd/4th year Undergrad program majoring in Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • 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
  • Proficiency in Python/Ruby/Bash scripting for creating and modifying automated tests
  • Hands-on experience or knowledge in hardware systems to effectively modify the hardware setup of full systems for A/B debug testing.
  • Skills in debugging and developing tools to accelerate the analysis of complex issues.
  • Familiarity with JTAG tools to analyze, collect, and verify data collected from hardware.
  • Strong communication skills for interacting with internal stakeholders for support while debugging issues
  • Understanding and working knowledge of Windows troubleshooting tools and technique
  • Understanding and working knowledge of Linux environment
  • Ability to execute both manual and automated test cases and triage any resulting failures.
  • Ability to identify patterns in order to inform on test case planning
  • Test Hardware assembly.
  • OS and Software Stack deployment.
  • Test Case and Test Plan management.
  • Execution of automated and manual test cases.
  • Results triage.

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.