Summer 2027 Masters High-Speed SerDes and Optical Interconnect Engineering Intern

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • Santa Clara, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

AMD is seeking a motivated master's student to support high-speed SerDes, optical transceiver, and cable validation for next-generation AI and data-center platforms. The intern will work with experienced engineers on switch-to-AI-NIC interoperability, SerDes tuning, signal-integrity analysis, and optics/AEC qualification.

The internship is onsite in Santa Clara, California, and requires 40 hours per week for the full term. It is scheduled for Summer 2027: May 24–August 13, 2027, for semester schools, or June 21–September 10, 2027, for quarter schools. The intern will work under domain experts’ guidance and contribute to active next-generation AI hardware programs, gaining practical experience in SerDes tuning, optical and AEC validation, AI-platform interoperability, test automation, and data-driven engineering analysis. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a master's degree in electrical engineering, Applied Physics, Optical Engineering, Optical Communications, Photonics, or a related technical field.
• Ability to analyze technical data and apply engineering fundamentals to problem-solving in a collaborative team environment.
• Interest in learning advanced validation methodologies for AI, networking, and data-center hardware platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with high-speed digital communications.
• Familiarity with SerDes technologies and signal integrity.
• Familiarity with optical communications and photonics.
• Familiarity with Ethernet protocols, BER, FEC, or link training concepts.
• Familiarity with optical transceivers and high-speed cable technologies.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, laboratory instrumentation, data analysis, or test automation.

Responsibilities

• Support high-speed SerDes characterization and parameter tuning.
• Assist with switch-to-AI-NIC interoperability testing.
• Evaluate optical transceivers, active electrical cables (AECs), and high-speed electrical channels.
• Collect and analyze BER, FEC, eye-diagram, and link-performance data.
• Develop Python scripts or AI-assisted tools for test automation and data analysis.
• Document test results and contribute to engineering qualification reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern