2026 PhD Artificial Intelligence Models Software Engineer Co-Op/Intern
About The Position
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/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. We are seeking a highly motivatedn AI Models Software Engineering intern/co-op to join our team and participate in research and development of next-generation product differentiation features with extraordinary ML/AI engineers. In this role – You will develop and benchmark AI software frameworks and tools. Your responsibility will include operator development and model deployment across CPU/GPU/NPU stacks. You will research inference quantization and acceleration for models such as LLMs, ViTs, and CNNs. You will collaborate closely with development teams and project managers to drive performance improvements. 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.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a U.S.-based PhD program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong programming ability in C++/CUDA and Python.
- Experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, vLLM, SGLang, or ONNX.
- Familiarity with development tools such as git, cmake, make, conda, or docker.
- Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, image processing, neural networks, and computer architecture.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AI framework development, operator implementation, ML quantization, or compilers is a plus.
Responsibilities
- develop and benchmark AI software frameworks and tools
- operator development and model deployment across CPU/GPU/NPU stacks
- research inference quantization and acceleration for models such as LLMs, ViTs, and CNNs
- collaborate closely with development teams and project managers to drive performance improvements
Benefits
- AMD benefits at a glance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
