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. **
As an AMD coop student, 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. Your contributions matter—and your experience here will be a launchpad for what comes next.
JOB DETAILS:
- Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada
- Onsite: This role requires the student to work full time in an onsite work structure throughout the duration of the co-op/intern term.
- Duration: Sept 14 2026 to Dec 11 2026.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Support graphics product management, product marketing, sales and PR by testing, analyzing and documenting 3D performance and other key features of graphics products.
- Measure and report on the performance of the entire AMD Radeon graphics product line, plus relevant competitors, using industry standard benchmarks, 3D games, and other relevant tests.
- Measure, analyze and track the performance changes that arise in each new Radeon display driver. Characterize performance changes in terms of which products are most strongly affected, which resolutions, which framebuffer sizes, and similar. Generate summary points to be presented in the driver release notes and other outlets.
- Measure the performance, features and quality of upcoming graphics products, comparing them to existing and competitor products. Use games, synthetic benchmarks, diagnostic tests and utilities as appropriate. Analyze results and report strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Analyze new competitor products in a similar fashion.
- Contribute to reviewers' guides that highlight the performance and features of upcoming graphics products. Depict performance data in charts and graphs, document “how to test” steps and other relevant materials.
- Monitor and report on trends in review techniques (titles used, resolutions, image quality settings, etc.). Track release schedules for new games and benchmarks. Incorporate new titles into the test flow in a timely manner.
- Analyze new test applications and games for system and graphics sensitivities. Prepare and present reports that highlight the performance of key Radeon and competitor graphics products in the new title.
- Write scripts and related tools to build command lines and configuration files that automate performance testing. Generate code that launches test applications at various settings, traps error conditions and takes remedial actions, parses result files, installs helper apps, etc.
- Prepare images of current Windows operating systems to be deployed across numerous test machines. Use Microsoft sysprep and DISM tools. Update the OS images as required to keep pace with service packs and other updates.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
University Degree Program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar related discipline is strongly preferred. Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce and similar programs that include a rigorous IS, IT or CompSci component may also be considered.
- Strong knowledge of computer graphics and video technology
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Action oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Experience with PC assembly and hardware upgrades, hardware and software troubleshooting
- Experience installing and configuring Microsoft operating systems and applications
- Familiarity with semiconductor and PC industry standards
- Ability to multitask effectively in a fast paced environment
- Experience with C++, Python, XML, HTML, Excel, databases would be an asset.
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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.
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This posting is for an existing vacancy.