AMD Belfast

Our Mission: Build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences.​ AMD

Our Scholarships

Placement Location

Belfast

Type of Placements Offered

• Summer placements • 12-month placements

Restrictions/Notes

(1) Requires 12-month placement for 2026/27. Additional summer placements in later years also offered

Scholarship opportunities also available at AMD Cambridge and AMD Edinburgh

Who we are and what we do

We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative and inclusive of diverse perspectives.  

Founded in 1969 as a Silicon Valley start-up, the AMD journey began with dozens of employees focused on leading-edge semiconductor products. From those modest beginnings, AMD has grown into a global company setting the standard for modern computing through major technological achievements and many important industry firsts along the way.

Today, AMD offers the industry’s broadest portfolio of leadership high-performance and adaptive processor technologies, combining CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, Adaptive SoCs and deep software expertise to enable leadership computing platforms for cloud, edge and end devices.

Our Vision: High performance and adaptive computing is transforming our lives.

At AMD, we are driven by the mission to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences. We are pioneers in transforming the way the world thinks about computing, pushing the limits of innovation and execution in everything we do.

Our values of collaboration, humility, and diverse perspectives ensure that we are always at our best as a company. And when you join us, you’ll be surrounded by a culture that fosters growth, values curiosity, and encourages you to make a real impact from day one.

 

What you could be doing during your work placement

At AMD, we offer a hybrid opportunity that sets us apart in the tech world.

Rather than focusing solely on hardware or software, we provide interns with hands-on experience across both. You can work on cutting-edge chip architecture while also diving into the software that powers the future. From silicon to code, you’ll get a comprehensive, real-world understanding of how everything connects—and why that matters in the future of tech.

AMD’s University Relations team is committed to helping students and graduates expand and apply their theoretical knowledge, while building on-the-job skills. Interns with the University Relations program are encouraged to display their talents, build professional networks, participate in real-life engineering challenges, and apply back to fulltime opportunities upon graduation. Be part of the team that enables today and inspires tomorrow!

At AMD, you’re not just gaining experience, you’re helping to solve the world’s most important challenges. Our student programs put you at the epicenter of the AI ecosystem, where you’ll work alongside experts and industry pioneers. You’ll do important work, learn new skills, and build your career — with support from AMD. Together, we advance your career.

Engineering Intern

Knowledge or experience with any of the following technical skills would be beneficial for this role:

  • Digital circuit design and/or embedded firmware development
  • Testing using simulation tools
  • Scripting languages: Python, Tcl, and Unix shell
  • C/C++ programming skills and/or RTL development using Verilog or VHDL
  • AMD Adaptive SoC/FPGA toolchains (e.g., Vivado, Vitis, PetaLinux)
  • AMD FPGAs and system design tools
  • Development and debugging in Linux

 This role requires the student to work full time onsite throughout the duration of the intern term. Placement dates will be 1st July  2026 – 10th September 2027.

Meet one of our Scholars

Name: Philip

Sponsor: AMD

University: University of Edinburgh

Degree Course: MEng Electronics and Computer Science

Why I chose AMD

What appeals me to electronics is how it underpins our modern world and where minor enhancements can lead to significant real-world impacts. However, it’s not just their functionality. There is an intrinsic beauty in the complexity behind electronics such as CPUs. It lies behind the collaborative innovation, the relentless effort, the vast knowledge that unites to create something deceptively small.

Why did you want a scholarship with AMD?

When AMD joined the scholarship scheme in 2022, I only applied to them. This decision was driven by AMD’s position at the forefront of the electronics industry, showcasing their remarkable ability to master the complexity inherent in chip design. AMD’s diverse range of offerings, including CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, and more, perfectly aligns with my passion for intricate electronics. AMD therefore aligns with my passion for intricate electronics, and provides the opportunities to learn about the different applications of electronics – which was definitely the case during my internship. Most importantly, AMD pushes the boundaries, and teaches you how to.

What type of work have you been involved with during your placement?

Before I began my internship, I had expressed an interest in Machine Learning (ML). My task reflected that – I investigated novel applications of Machine Learning (ML) in the communications space. The opportunity allowed me to learn about communications, the signal processing chain, grounding the theory, concepts that I had learned in University. I also learned about ML in the novel ways that research proposes to apply it to different areas, and the frameworks that are used to accelerate development. Ultimately, it helped me learn about a technology I was interested in, and ground learned theory in real applications.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I enjoy trying new sports! I currently fence, and am trying out kayaking. I also enjoy watching them, especially Formula 1. I’m also a part of the Formula Student society within my university, where we work towards our goal of building an autonomously driven electric car.