WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 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, 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: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Onsite/Hybrid: This role requires the student to work full‑time 37.5 hrs a week, either in a hybrid or onsite work structure throughout the duration of the co‑op/intern term. Fall Duration: 4 Months: September 2026 to December 2026 8 Months: September 2026 to May 2027 What You Will Be Doing Craft, implement, debug, and validate features on reference hardware and software, pre‑silicon emulation and simulation environments supporting AMD products. Actively participate in design reviews, code reviews and project planning. Build and complete clear documentation for all software produced. Work on both internal and external platforms. Apply AGILE methodologies and standard processes for Software Engineering. Engage in x86 firmware development using C. Design, build and implement embedded firmware and boot ROM/HW. Debug issues at the boundary of firmware and hardware, including waveform level analysis to root‑cause FW/HW issues. Who We Are Looking For Currently enrolled in a Canada‑based University in a Bachelor's degree program majoring in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Knowledge or experience with low‑level BIOS, firmware, or system software development. Proficiency in low‑level programming languages (C/C++) and knowledge of hardware architectures. Experience with embedded systems, RTOS, and embedded controller structure. Experience with source control, debuggers, compilers, and system‑wide debugging from software to firmware to hardware. Knowledge of open‑source concepts. Knowledge of VHDL/Verilog/FPGA and general hardware design concepts and processes. Experience with Linux development environments. Architectural understanding and/or experience of graphics/compute pipelines. Experience with Perforce, JIRA, Git, or similar tools. 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, colour, 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. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Short Term 2026 Firmware Engineering Intern/Co-Op
AMD
vancouver, vancouver
Published 17 days ago
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