2027 PhD Data Center Networking Engineer Intern/Co-Op

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•San Jose, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an AMD intern and 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.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at a U.S.-based university pursuing a Ph.D. or advanced M.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Strong background in network simulation frameworks such as ns-3 or OMNeT++.
Knowledge of networking architecture and algorithm design.
Experience with P4 programming and programmable networking concepts.
Interest in data center, cloud, or AI/ML networking technologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with software development tools and workflows, including debuggers, GitHub, source code control systems, and performance profilers is a plus.
Familiarity with networking product validation or system testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

Involve you in understanding AI/ML workloads, collective communication patterns, and cloud networking use cases, and applying those insights to develop realistic network traffic models.
Design and simulate networking algorithms and architectural models for large-scale cloud and AI/ML infrastructure networks.
Identify architecture, functionality, and performance challenges through simulation, analysis, and modeling.
Evaluate performance versus complexity tradeoffs and explore networking solutions that can be incorporated into future AMD products.
Work closely with experienced engineers and receive mentorship while gaining hands-on exposure to data center and AI networking technologies.