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Firmware Engineering Intern/Co-Op (Undergrad | Fall 2025 | Hybrid)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Austin

AI generated summary

  • You must be an undergrad in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, with skills in low-level programming, embedded systems, Linux, and source control tools.
  • You will develop, debug, and validate firmware features, engage in design reviews, document software, and work on x86 firmware and embedded systems, applying AGILE methodologies.

Requirements

  • You are currently enrolled in a US based University into a Bachelor’s program majoring in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • If you have knowledge or experience with any of the following technical skills (or related areas) and are enthusiastic about this role, we strongly encourage you to apply –
  • Low level BIOS, firmware, or system software development
  • Low level programming language C/C++ and knowledge of hardware architectures
  • Embedded system, RTOS, and embedded controller structure
  • Source control, debuggers, compilers and system wide debugging from software to firmware to hardware
  • Opensource concepts
  • VHDL/Verilog/FPGA and general hardware design concepts and process
  • Linux development environments
  • Architectural understanding and/or experience of graphics/compute pipelines
  • Perforce, JIRA, Git, or similar tools

Responsibilities

  • We will assign you responsibilities to craft, implement, debug, and validate features on reference hardware and software, pre-silicon emulation and simulation environments supporting AMD products
  • We will encourage to actively participate in design reviews, code reviews and project planning
  • We will train you to build and complete clear documentation for all software produced
  • We will provide opportunity to work on both internal and external platforms
  • We will help you learn and apply AGILE methodologies and standard processes for Software Engineering
  • You may be involved in one or more (but not limited to) of the following work -
  • Engage in x86 firmware development using C
  • Design, Build and Implementation of Embedded Firmware + Bootrom/HW
  • Debug issues at the boundary of FW and HW. We will have your involvement in Waveform level analysis to root cause FW/HW issues

FAQs

What is the location of the Firmware Engineering Intern/Co-Op position?

The position is located in Austin, Texas.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship runs from September 8, 2025, to December 12, 2025.

Is the internship position full-time?

Yes, the internship requires a commitment of 40 hours per week.

What type of work structure is offered for this internship?

The role requires the student to work in either a hybrid or onsite work structure throughout the duration of the internship.

What will my responsibilities be as a Firmware Engineering intern?

As a Firmware Engineering intern, you will be responsible for crafting, implementing, debugging, and validating features on reference hardware and software, as well as participating in design and code reviews.

Will I receive mentorship during my internship?

Yes, interns will receive one-on-one mentorship and have the opportunity to collaborate with AMD leaders.

What technical skills are preferred for this role?

Preferred skills include low-level BIOS or firmware development, programming in C/C++, understanding of hardware architectures, and experience with embedded systems and debugging tools.

Are there opportunities for networking during the internship?

Yes, there will be amazing networking events during your internship at AMD.

Does this internship require knowledge of Agile methodologies?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to learn and apply Agile methodologies and standard processes for Software Engineering.

Can I apply if I have limited experience with the required technical skills?

Yes, if you are enthusiastic about the role and have knowledge or experience in related areas, we strongly encourage you to apply.

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