2026 PhD Software Development Engineer Co-Op/Intern

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Santa Clara, CA

1d•Hybrid

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. JOB DETAILS: Location: San Jose, CA or Santa Clara, CA Onsite/Hybrid: This role requires the student to work full time (40 hours a week), in either a hybrid or onsite work structure throughout the duration of the co-op/intern term Duration: Summer/Fall Co-op: May 18, 2026 - December 11, 2026 or June 22, 2026 - December 11, 2026 Summer Internship: May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026 or June 22, 2026 – September 11, 2026 Fall Internship: September 14, 2026 – December 11, 2026 WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: We are seeking a highly motivatedn Software Development 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 – We will involve you in the analysis and prototyping of the capabilities of single- and multi-agent Large Language Model-based frameworks to optimize C++ Hardware models so that they can be efficiently implemented using the Vitis High Level Synthesis tool We will assign you the tasks of identifying existing research tools and frameworks to address this problem We will help you in selecting one to be used during the internship for the specific problem of optimizing various kinds of single and multiple loop nests, with the goal of improving their performance by rewriting the code to expose more parallelism and satisfying the Vitis HLS coding guidelines We will assist you when implementing and evaluating the results of such optimizations applied to a set of benchmark designs WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: You are currently enrolled in a US based University in a PhD program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 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 – Experience on parallelizing compiler development Ability to develop complex C++ code Experience on using High-Level Synthesis tools to design hardware Experience on using LLMs for coding 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. 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.

Requirements

You are currently enrolled in a US based University in a PhD program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience on parallelizing compiler development
Ability to develop complex C++ code
Experience on using High-Level Synthesis tools to design hardware
Experience on using LLMs for coding

Responsibilities

analysis and prototyping of the capabilities of single- and multi-agent Large Language Model-based frameworks to optimize C++ Hardware models so that they can be efficiently implemented using the Vitis High Level Synthesis tool
identifying existing research tools and frameworks to address this problem
selecting one to be used during the internship for the specific problem of optimizing various kinds of single and multiple loop nests, with the goal of improving their performance by rewriting the code to expose more parallelism and satisfying the Vitis HLS coding guidelines
implementing and evaluating the results of such optimizations applied to a set of benchmark designs