2026 Undergrad System Design Engineer Co-op/Intern

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Austin, TX

6h•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 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. This System Software Intern role involves hands-on work in proof-of-concept development, performance analysis, and supporting AMD platforms. You'll collaborate with hardware and software engineers to optimize GPU workloads and help build core system software components. We are seeking a highly motivated Artificial Intelligence Product Engineering/co-op to join our team and participate in research and development of next-generation product differentiation features with extraordinary AI engineers. In this role –

Requirements

This team is looking for a candidate with strong communication skills and ability to collaborate, interact with our team and across functional teams. The candidate should have strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to details and a willingness and desire to work and grow their skills in the area of microprocessor validation and design.
You are currently enrolled in a US based University in a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of computer architecture, memory systems, OS fundamentals, and embedded systems.
Experience with Linux, C/C++, Python, and familiarity with kernel programming or device drivers.
Exposure to GPU programming models such as ROCm, HIP, or CUDA.
Hands-on experience or interest in AI/ML, firmware, or hardware–software co‑design.
Interest in performance tuning and use of profiling/debug tools.
Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to dive deep into complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

Develop proof‑of‑concepts for Linux kernel modules, low‑level drivers, and system‑runtime components.
Explore, debug, and prototype GPU driver features for next‑generation hardware.
Analyze and optimize GPU kernel and system performance using ROCm, CUDA, and architecture‑aware tuning.
Write robust low‑level code interfacing directly with GPUs and hardware subsystems.
Investigate CPU/GPU performance bottlenecks and propose cross‑system optimizations.
Collaborate with hardware and architecture teams to validate platform features and system behavior.
Support development of internal debugging, profiling, and performance analysis tools.