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AMD

2027 PhD Research Engineering Intern/Co-op

Longmont, CO · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

FPGA or ASIC-based RTL design and verification, FPGA deployment and programming, FPGA based ... mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party ...

Reli Group Inc

Power BI Intern

Aurora, CO · On-site

$15/hr

Document processes and contribute to best practices in dashboard design and data governance ... physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for physical design intern in Colorado is $20.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $22.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a physical design intern?

A Physical Design Intern assists in the back-end design and implementation of integrated circuits (ICs). Responsibilities typically include floorplanning, placement, routing, timing analysis, and power optimization. Interns work with tools like Cadence or Synopsys and collaborate with design and verification teams to meet performance, power, and area goals. This role provides hands-on experience with the ASIC or FPGA design flow, helping interns develop industry-relevant skills.

What kinds of projects or tasks can I expect as a physical design intern?

As a Physical Design Intern, you can expect to assist with tasks such as floorplanning, placement and routing, timing analysis, and design rule checking as part of the ASIC or SOC development flow. You'll typically work closely with experienced physical design engineers, learning industry-standard tools and participating in meetings where design challenges and optimization strategies are discussed. Interns may also be given opportunities to automate tasks through scripting or contribute to documentation for internal processes. This role provides a hands-on introduction to the semiconductor industry and allows you to gain practical skills that are highly valuable for entry-level positions or future specialization within chip design.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a physical design intern?

To thrive as a Physical Design Intern, you should have a solid understanding of digital integrated circuit fundamentals, basic knowledge of VLSI concepts, and be working toward a degree in electrical or computer engineering. Familiarity with EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics, as well as scripting languages like TCL or Python, is highly advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills will set you apart when collaborating with team members and troubleshooting complex design issues. These skills are crucial for ensuring high-quality chip designs that meet performance, area, and power requirements in real-world hardware development.

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Infographic showing various Physical Design Intern job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,381 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

2027 Masters Hardware Engineering intern/co-op

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Longmont, CO • Hybrid

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

Full-time, Internship

Posted 11 days ago

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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 159 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description


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:

  • Locations: Austin, TX, Boxborough, MA, Fort Collins, CO, Longmont, CO, Fishkill, NY, Rochester, NY
  • 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 15, 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 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: 

Do you want to help improve experiences of groundbreaking AMD products? If so, AMD Hardware team is the right place for you. We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Engineering intern/co-op and in this role: 

  • You will collaborate with Engineers and be responsible for some of AMD’s discrete and embedded hardware products. 
  • We will train you to build applications for external and internal use as well as large scale systems that improve the efficiency of AMD Hardware organization. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

  • You are currently enrolled in a US based University into a Master’s program majoring in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or a related field. 
  • If you have knowledge / experience with any of the following technical skills (or related areas) and are enthusiastic about this role, we strongly encourage you to apply – 
    • C/C++, Verilog, VHDL, Python, Perl, Spice, Ruby, Chrome OS, MATLAB. 
    • ASIC design and verification. 
    • ML and AI. 
    • System/Board design, circuit board layout, signal integrity, power design. 
    • Hardware automation, validation and test.  
    • UNIX and JTAG tools. 
    • Pre-silicon and/or post-silicon platforms.  
    • Computer architecture, CPU & GPU architecture. 

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 intern opportunities, a recruiter will contact you. 

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.

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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.

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