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ADVANCE THE WORLD.\nAt AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.\nWhether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger - technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.\nAs an AMD intern and 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.\nJOB DETAILS:\nLocation: San Jose, CA or Santa Clara, CA\n Onsite: This role requires the student to work full time (40 hours a week), onsite work structure throughout the duration of the co-op/intern term\nDuration:\nSpring/Summer Co-op: January 25, 2027 - August 13, 2027\nSummer Internship: \nSemester Students: May 24, 2027 - August 13, 2027 \nQuarter Students: June 21, 2027 - September 10, 2027\nSummer/Fall Co-op: \nSemester Students: May 24, 2027 - December 10, 2027 \nQuarter Students: June 21, 2027 - December 10, 2027\n\nWHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:\nCurrently pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, Optoelectronics, Physics, Optical Communications, or a related technical field.\n\nExperience, coursework, or research in one or more of the following areas is preferred:\nSilicon photonics and photonic integrated circuits (PICs)\nOptical communications and optical transceivers\nHigh-speed digital communications and SerDes technologies\nSignal integrity and high-speed electrical interconnects\nAnalog and mixed-signal circuit design\nOptical device characterization and testing\nFiber-optic networking technologies\n\nExperience with engineering simulation, modeling, laboratory testing, or data analysis techniques.\n\nFamiliarity with Python, MATLAB, or similar programming languages for technical computing, automation, or data analysis.\n\nExposure to photonic design, simulation, characterization, or semiconductor technologies is preferred.\n\nFamiliarity with optical and electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, optical spectrum analyzers, tunable lasers, BER testers, or similar laboratory instrumentation is a plus.\n\nInterest in advancing optical, photonic, and high-speed interconnect technologies for next-generation computing and AI infrastructure.\n\nWHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:\nWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD Photonics & Optical Systems Engineering Intern/Co-Op to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of next-generation optical, photonic, and high-speed interconnect technologies for advanced computing platforms.\nOpportunities may include supporting the design, simulation, validation, and characterization of photonic integrated circuits, optical transceivers, optical subsystems, and high-speed interconnect technologies.\n\nYou may contribute to laboratory testing and performance analysis of optical and electrical systems using industry-standard measurement techniques and instrumentation.\n\nWe will involve you in data collection, automation, modeling, and analysis activities that help improve design performance, product qualification, and engineering efficiency.\n\nDepending on project assignments, you may work on photonic device characterization, optical communications, signal integrity analysis, mixed-signal technologies, or next-generation networking solutions.\n\nYou will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams including photonics, electrical, systems, packaging, and validation engineers to solve complex technical challenges.\n\nYou will document findings, present results, and contribute to technical reports that support technology development and product innovation.\n\nNote: 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.\nThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\nAMD 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.\nAMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.\n\nThis posting is for an existing vacancy.\nAs an AMD intern and 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.\nJOB DETAILS:\nLocation: San Jose, CA or Santa Clara, CA\n Onsite: This role requires the student to work full time (40 hours a week), onsite work structure throughout the duration of the co-op/intern term\nDuration:\nSpring/Summer Co-op: January 25, 2027 - August 13, 2027\nSummer Internship: \nSemester Students: May 24, 2027 - August 13, 2027 \nQuarter Students: June 21, 2027 - September 10, 2027\nSummer/Fall Co-op: \nSemester Students: May 24, 2027 - December 10, 2027 \nQuarter Students: June 21, 2027 - December 10, 2027\n\nWHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:\nCurrently pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, Optoelectronics, Physics, Optical Communications, or a related technical field.\n\nExperience, coursework, or research in one or more of the following areas is preferred:\nSilicon photonics and photonic integrated circuits (PICs)\nOptical communications and optical transceivers\nHigh-speed digital communications and SerDes technologies\nSignal integrity and high-speed electrical interconnects\nAnalog and mixed-signal circuit design\nOptical device characterization and testing\nFiber-optic networking technologies\n\nExperience with engineering simulation, modeling, laboratory testing, or data analysis techniques.\n\nFamiliarity with Python, MATLAB, or similar programming languages for technical computing, automation, or data analysis.\n\nExposure to photonic design, simulation, characterization, or semiconductor technologies is preferred.\n\nFamiliarity with optical and electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, optical spectrum analyzers, tunable lasers, BER testers, or similar laboratory instrumentation is a plus.\n\nInterest in advancing optical, photonic, and high-speed interconnect technologies for next-generation computing and AI infrastructure.\n\nWHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:\nWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD Photonics & Optical Systems Engineering Intern/Co-Op to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of next-generation optical, photonic, and high-speed interconnect technologies for advanced computing platforms.\nOpportunities may include supporting the design, simulation, validation, and characterization of photonic integrated circuits, optical transceivers, optical subsystems, and high-speed interconnect technologies.\n\nYou may contribute to laboratory testing and performance analysis of optical and electrical systems using industry-standard measurement techniques and instrumentation.\n\nWe will involve you in data collection, automation, modeling, and analysis activities that help improve design performance, product qualification, and engineering efficiency.\n\nDepending on project assignments, you may work on photonic device characterization, optical communications, signal integrity analysis, mixed-signal technologies, or next-generation networking solutions.\n\nYou will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams including photonics, electrical, systems, packaging, and validation engineers to solve complex technical challenges.\n\nYou will document findings, present results, and contribute to technical reports that support technology development and product innovation.\n\nNote: 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.\nThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.\nBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.\nAMD 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. 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