AMD is a globally renowned company and a tech giant. Further, it offers prospective intern an opportunity to take the product development internship at AMD. Employees at AMD pushes the boundaries of what is possible.  Hence, it believes in changing the world for the better by driving innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies – building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms, and the data center.

Developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect, and who will go the “extra mile” to achieve unthinkable results.  It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries, deliver innovation, and change the world.   If you have this type of passion, we invite you to take a look at the opportunities available to come to join our team.

What will a Product Development Intern do?

Product Development Intern at AMD will work with a mentor, develop test programs for debugging, characterizing as well as production testing next-generation AMD processors. Work on Automated Test Equipment (ATE) platforms and System Level Test (SLT) platforms. Debug test infrastructure issues including test hardware, test software, and product-specific IP. Develop software tools and scripts that support Test process.

Support overall compatibility, compliance, and test coverage of processors from product definition through product qualification and into high volume production by developing product specific test hardware, software and diagnostics. The test platforms and test infrastructure use various coding and scripting languages like Java, C++, C, Python, PERL, and Ruby to manipulate the device under test to ensure proper device functionality.

Potential roles of a Product Development Intern include:

• Develops and implements test programs/software to test and analyze AMD products.
• Likewise, Develops test requirements and specifications.
• Further, Develops software tools and scripts that support test process, program debug/audit, test time analysis, etc.
• Performs logic and circuit design verification via software and hardware.
• Works with product engineering, characterization and platform debug teams to define and debug existing and new products.
• Debugs test infrastructure issues in hardware, software, device, or manufacturing flow domains.
• Support product improvement activities including driving cost reduction and yield improvement initiatives and resolving quality issues.
• Works on related projects and/or assignments as needed.

What do you need to apply for the Product Development Internship at AMD?

To apply for the product development Internship, the prospective intern must be in a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering program. Further, AMD seeks the following skills in its interns:

Required Skills:

• Experience with C++ or other high-level software programming languages (Java, C, C#)
• Likewise, Courses in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Digital Logic, Circuit Theory
• Familiar with Linux or Unix Operating Systems
• Familiar with Microsoft standard apps (i.e. Office), Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

Preferred Skills:

• Scripting language experience with Perl, Ruby, shell script, or similar
• Further, Experience in the XP, AGILE, Scrum, and/or Kanban programming paradigms.
• Also, Experience with revision control (SVN, CVS, RCS or similar) on a large software project

How To apply for the AMD Internship?

Applying for AMD Internship is an easy process. You can become an AMD intern by simply dropping off a CV for the position you have your eye on. Further, the internship position doesn’t require you to have prior working experience. Hence, you may apply if you meet the above criteria.

Here is a step-by-step procedure to guide you through the application process for the AMD Internship:

1. At first, you will need to search for an internship position (Product Intern in this case) at AMD Jobs Site.
2. Next, you will require an outstanding resume. So dress your resume to impress.
3. After you find an internship position you wish to apply for, you can do so by applying online. Making online application at AMD will need you to provide your personal information.
4. Upload your CV, and relevant documentation (work experience if possible)
5. Submit your application and you are good to go.