WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Silicon Design Engineering Graduate Trainee to join our team and work towards design, built, and delivery of AMD's high-end products. Multiple engineering positions are available across Physical Design (PD), Frontend Integration (FEINT), Design for Test (DFT), and Design Verification (DV). You will contribute to real silicon design projects, collaborate with global teams, and learn industry standard EDA tools and flows.

The Person

We are looking for fresh graduates who:

Are passionate about semiconductor/digital design
Work well in teams across different sites and time zones
Show strong analytical and problem solving abilities
Are eager to learn and take on technical challenges
Communicate clearly and professionally

Key Responsibilities

Physical Design (PD)

Place & Route implementation
Timing/physical signoff and tapeout closure
Daily task automation and scripting

Frontend Integration (FEINT)

Logical & physical synthesis
Timing Analysis and constraint development
Design quality checks
Bug fixes generation & low power quality check

Design for Test (DFT)

Built in Test, JTAG implementation
Test pattern generation & gate level simulation
DFT debug, coverage improvement, post silicon support

Design Verification (DV)

Simulation or formal verification environments
Testplans, testbenches & testcases
Reusable components/System Verilog based/formal/assertion based verification

Preferred Experience

Verilog/SystemVerilog
Unix/Linux environment
Scripting: TCL, Shell, Perl, Python
Familiarity with silicon tools tools (e.g., Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, SpyGlass, Tessent, VCS, Xcelium, Questa, VC Formal, JasperGold)
Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to independently drive tasks to completion

Academic Credentials

Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or related fields

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

Note: By submitting your application, you are indicating your interest in AMD graduate trainee

positions. We are recruiting for multiple positions, and if your experience aligns with any

of our graduate trainee opportunities, a recruiter will contact you.

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.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Graduate Trainee - Silicon Design Engineer (SoC)