2026 PhD Software Engineering Co-Op

Boxborough, MA Austin, TX
Permanent
Full-time

6 days ago

Job Description:WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHINGWe care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.AMD together we advance_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.JOB DETAILS:Locations:

Austin, TX, US
Boxborough, MA, US

Onsite/Hybrid:

These roles require the student to work full time (40 hours), either in a hybrid or onsite work structure throughout the duration of the co-op term.

Co-Op Terms (2026):

Spring/Summer: January to August
Summer/Fall May to December

What You Will Be DoingWe are seeking highly motivated Software Engineering co-op to join our team at AMD. In this role –

We will assign you responsibilities in which you will work closely with our software engineers to build and maintain our software applications.
We will provide training on the full software creation process, from design and built to testing and deployment.
We will encourage you to build scripts that automate some of our software development process.
We will help you learn debugging methodologies to investigate the root cause of software issues.
In certain projects we may have your involvement in crafting technical/functional documents and reports as needed.

Who We Are Looking For

Currently enrolled in a US based University in a PhD degree program majoring in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline
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 –

Software engineering concepts, principles, and theories
C/C++ programming and Scripting language like Python, Windows PowerShell, Linux shell script, Perl, Java, Javascript, UML
Operating systems UNIX/Linux OS
Databases, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
Cloud computing platforms, Azure.
Web development frameworks, Django, Rails, Spring Boot
Mark up languages like HTML, XML, XSL
Defect tracking, testing, debugging
Git, Github, Perforce
Security technologies, OAuth, SSL, or TLS
PC / CPU architecture, Embedded systems, microcontrollers

Note: By submitting your application, you are indicating your interest in AMD co-op positions. We are recruiting for multiple positions, and if your experience aligns with any of co-op opportunities, a recruiter will contact you.Benefits offered are described: .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.

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