Masters Silicon Design Intern

Amd

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Work type: On-site
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $79,872–$119,808 / yr
Employment: Intern
Posted: 36 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Sep 2, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Amd

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors

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TL;DR · Masters Silicon Design Intern

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Fall 2027 Masters Silicon Design Intern will join the silicon design engineering team to support new product bring-up and assist in debugging issues. The role involves developing and contributing to diagnostic frameworks, including firmware for IP training, margining, and debug, while improving automation and testing capabilities. Candidates must possess a solid understanding of high-speed I/O design, specifically regarding transceivers, receivers, phase lock loops, DLLs, clocking, equalization techniques, training algorithms, and firmware. Required technical skills include Python or Perl programming and familiarity with Unix, Linux, and Windows operating systems. The position requires hands-on laboratory experience using equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, BERT, and logic analyzers. This role focuses on the technical challenges of silicon design within the AI ecosystem to ensure reliable hardware performance for high-speed communication and data processing.

Skills

Silicon Design High-speed I/O Python Perl Unix Linux Windows Firmware Oscilloscopes Signal Generators BERT Logic Analyzers Training Algorithms Equalization Automation Statistical Analysis

What you'll do

Provide support for new product bring-up processes.
Assist in the debugging of technical issues.
Develop and contribute to diagnostic frameworks including firmware for IP training and margining.
Improve automation and testing capabilities for silicon design.
Perform hardware analysis using oscilloscopes, signal generators, BERTs, and logic analyzers.
Utilize Python or Perl programming to support engineering tasks.

What we're looking for

Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program majoring in Electrical or Computer Engineering at a U.S. based university.
Solid understanding of high-speed I/O design, including Tx, Rx, PLL/DLL, clocking, equalization techniques, and training algorithms.
Proficiency in Python and/or Perl programming.
Familiarity with Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems.
Laboratory experience with hands-on use of equipment like oscilloscopes, signal generators, BERTs, and logic analyzers.
Strong teamwork, communication, analytical problem-solving, and statistical analysis skills.