Summer/Fall 2027 PhD Photonics Design and Engineering Co-Op

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. 

At 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. 

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.

As an AMD 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.

JOB DETAILS:

• Location: San Jose, California, USA
• Onsite: This role requires the student to work full time (40 hours a week), online work structure throughout the duration of the co-op/intern term. 
• Duration:Summer/Fall Co-Op
  • Semester Schools: May 24, 2027 – December 10, 2027
  • Quarter Schools: June 21, 2027 – December 10, 2027

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

We are seeking highly motivated Photonics Design and Engineering co-op to join our team. In this role –

• We will assign you responsibilities related to the design and testing of optical transceivers.
• Your responsibility will include data analysis to understand key limiters of transceiver performance and understand the mechanisms behind those limiting metrics. Your inputs should enable modeling of these non-idealities and eventually get good model to measurement correlation.
• You will be collaborating closely with Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC)/Electronics IC (EIC) designers and System Engineering teams to successfully deliver Specification compliant Optical transceivers
• You will be expected to organize and present comprehensive technical reports of your findings to be shared widely with the team.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program, majoring in photonics or optoelectronics engineering, physics, electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Knowledge of optical transceiver design, fiber optics, RF modulation, and networking systems.
• Fundamental understanding of optical transceiver performance such as TDECQ and receiver sensitivity, with component dependencies on multi-physical (optical, electrical, thermal) domains
• Experience with measurement techniques for optical transceivers and systems (e.g., Sampling oscilloscopes, Optical spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, network analyzers).
• Experience with data analysis tools.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

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.