2026 PhD PhD Packaging Design Co-Op/Intern Job Listing at AMD in Santa Clara, CA (Job ID 77131-en-us-1)

Description

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/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:

• Location: San Jose, CA or Santa Clara, CA
• Onsite/Hybrid: This role requires the student to work full time (40 hours a week), in either a hybrid or onsite work structure throughout the duration of the co-op/intern term
• Duration: 
  
  • Summer/Fall Co-op: May 18, 2026 - December 11, 2026 or June 22, 2026 - December 11, 2026
  • Summer Internship: May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026 or June 22, 2026 – September 11, 2026
  • Fall Internship: September 14, 2026 – December 11, 2026

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD Packaging Design intern/co-op to join our team and participate in research and development of next-generation product differentiation features with extraordinary ML/AI engineers. This is an excellent knowledge acquiring position with exposure to multiple package families for the FPGA devices.  

• Use Cadence tools for design, modeling and simulations.
• Use analytical and simulation tools to define package/module design requirements in the project conception stages. Conduct routing, stack-up & component placement studies in addition to completing the package design activities.
• Develop multi-signal package/module models over 50 GHz bandwidth and suitable test structures for model to measurement correlation.
• Performing Power Integrity analysis for core as well as IO and generate power delivery network requirements with emphasis on model to measurement correlation
• Develop scripts for checking package parameters across device families, maintain a database of electrical design guidelines and rules for IO and PDN package layout implementations.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

The ideal candidate should have the ability to understand electrical requirements and apply principles learnt in their course work. This role requires good communication skills and work with a senior engineer. 

• Ph.D. Candidates in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical)
• Courses in VLSI, EM, packaging
• Current working Knowledge of Cadence package design tool is a plus.
• Working knowledge of 2D/3D package design and modeling tools, such as Cadence, Ansys, AutoCAD etc. is a plus
• Knowledge on DoE, DFM/DFR is a plus.

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, 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.