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Whether 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.
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:
- Spring/Summer Co-op: January 25, 2027 - August 13, 2027
- Summer Internship:
- Semester Students: May 24, 2027 - August 13, 2027
- Quarter Students: June 21, 2027 - September 10, 2027
- Summer/Fall Co-op:
- Semester Students: May 24, 2027 - December 10, 2027
- Quarter Students: June 21, 2027 - December 10, 2027
- We will involve you in understanding AI/ML workloads, collective communication patterns, and cloud networking use cases, and applying those insights to develop realistic network traffic models.
- You will design and simulate networking algorithms and architectural models for large-scale cloud and AI/ML infrastructure networks.
- Your responsibilities will include identifying architecture, functionality, and performance challenges through simulation, analysis, and modeling.
- We will partner with you to evaluate performance versus complexity tradeoffs and explore networking solutions that can be incorporated into future AMD products.
- You will work closely with experienced engineers and receive mentorship while gaining hands-on exposure to data center and AI networking technologies.
- Currently enrolled at a U.S.-based university pursuing a Ph.D. or advanced M.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong background in network simulation frameworks such as ns-3 or OMNeT++.
- Knowledge of networking architecture and algorithm design.
- Experience with P4 programming and programmable networking concepts.
- Interest in data center, cloud, or AI/ML networking technologies.
- Experience with software development tools and workflows, including debuggers, GitHub, source code control systems, and performance profilers is a plus.
- Familiarity with networking product validation or system testing 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.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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.
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.
Whether 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.
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:
- Spring/Summer Co-op: January 25, 2027 - August 13, 2027
- Summer Internship:
- Semester Students: May 24, 2027 - August 13, 2027
- Quarter Students: June 21, 2027 - September 10, 2027
- Summer/Fall Co-op:
- Semester Students: May 24, 2027 - December 10, 2027
- Quarter Students: June 21, 2027 - December 10, 2027
- We will involve you in understanding AI/ML workloads, collective communication patterns, and cloud networking use cases, and applying those insights to develop realistic network traffic models.
- You will design and simulate networking algorithms and architectural models for large-scale cloud and AI/ML infrastructure networks.
- Your responsibilities will include identifying architecture, functionality, and performance challenges through simulation, analysis, and modeling.
- We will partner with you to evaluate performance versus complexity tradeoffs and explore networking solutions that can be incorporated into future AMD products.
- You will work closely with experienced engineers and receive mentorship while gaining hands-on exposure to data center and AI networking technologies.
- Currently enrolled at a U.S.-based university pursuing a Ph.D. or advanced M.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong background in network simulation frameworks such as ns-3 or OMNeT++.
- Knowledge of networking architecture and algorithm design.
- Experience with P4 programming and programmable networking concepts.
- Interest in data center, cloud, or AI/ML networking technologies.
- Experience with software development tools and workflows, including debuggers, GitHub, source code control systems, and performance profilers is a plus.
- Familiarity with networking product validation or system testing 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.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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.
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.
Data Center Internship Market
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Tips for Your Data Center Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers, hyperscalers, colocation providers, and cloud operators, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, with many deadlines landing in October or November. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Treating applications as year-round rather than seasonal means you catch both waves without scrambling.
Build proof before you need it
Data center intern hiring teams want something concrete to assess. A GitHub repository with infrastructure-as-code scripts, a home lab writeup documenting your physical or virtual setup, or a network design project with real configuration files gives recruiters more signal than a list of coursework alone. Start one project now and document it as you go.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles appear publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and puts you in front of hiring teams that don't attend university events.
Practice your technical screen out loud
Data center engineering intern screens typically involve data structures, algorithms, and system design questions, not just whether you get the right answer, but whether you can explain your reasoning clearly while you work. Practice on actual problems, talking through your approach as you go, so the format is familiar before the real interview starts.
Target structured internship programs at larger employers
Many data center and infrastructure companies run formal rotational or cohort-based intern programs built to train candidates who are new to production environments. These programs recruit early and fill their cohorts before general applications open, so identify the ones that align with your background and submit in the first application window.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 67% of the data center internships listed here. Decide what you can actually commit to, relocating, commuting, or working fully remote, before you start reviewing listings. Filtering by location and work type first means you spend your time on roles you can accept, not sorting through positions that don't fit your situation.
Data Center Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a data center internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For data center candidates, a GitHub repository with infrastructure-as-code scripts, a home lab writeup, or a documented networking project gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a data center internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it is performance on real work, the team's headcount situation at the end of your term, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself by treating every assigned project as a permanent hire would, without counting on an offer before it's made.
When should I apply for data center internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, hyperscalers, managed service providers, and major cloud operators, recruit for summer cohorts the preceding fall, often with deadlines in October or November. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings consistently rather than in one seasonal push means you don't miss the early waves.
Are data center internships paid?
Most professional data center internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing shows it. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon at established companies in this field, and they're more likely to appear at nonprofits or very small organizations than at data center operators or technology firms.
What should a data center internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Highlight two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools you used and link to the work, for data center candidates, that means a GitHub repository with automation or monitoring scripts, a home lab configuration writeup, or a network topology design with documentation. Add relevant coursework, keep the whole thing to one page, and list any certifications in progress.
Are there remote data center internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 33% of the data center internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract candidates from across the country, so apply early once you decide you're open to them. Use the work-type filter to see only remote or hybrid roles so you're not sorting through positions that require you to relocate.
Can international students get data center internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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