Engineering Internship 2026 in Belfast

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences, the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming, and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. 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.

As an AMD intern, 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. An exciting internship opportunity to make an immediate contribution to AMD's next generation of technology innovations awaits you!

We have a multifaceted, high-energy work environment, filled with a diverse group of employees, and we provide outstanding opportunities for developing your career. During your internship, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with AMD leaders, receive one-on-one mentorship, attend amazing networking events, and much more. Being part of AMD means receiving hands-on experience that will give you a competitive edge. Together We Advance your career!

Job details

• Location: Belfast
• Onsite: This role requires the student to work full time onsite throughout the duration of the intern term
• Duration: 15 month placement, students must be available to start on July 1st 2026 and finish September 10th 2027

What you will be doing

We are looking for highly motivated interns with a passion for both hardware and software development, and a keen interest in how these domains interact. This role offers hands-on experience working across the hardware/software boundary, with opportunities to contribute to embedded design development, scripting, and system integration as well as opportunities to focus on ASIC & FPGA IP design/verification. In the role you will participate in one or more of (but not limited to) the below assignments:

• Helping to develop full system solutions on our next generations of Adaptive SoCs/FPGAs.
• Working on advanced designs for future FPGA and ASIC devices.

You will benefit from the professional guidance of an experienced engineering team that will enable enormous opportunities for learning and self-development. You will have the opportunity to work on projects that span a range of industries, including Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Industrial & Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This internship offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience with real-world applications while learning how AMD's embedded technologies are driving innovation across these different domains.

Who we are looking for

You are currently enrolled in a UK based University in a program majoring in Electrical/Electronic engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field. If you have experience with any of the following technical skills (or related areas) and are enthusiastic about this role, we strongly encourage you to apply:

• 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

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. 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.