Field Application Engineer – Graduate Rotational Program Job Listing at AMD in San Jose, CA (Job ID 57603-en-us)

Description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

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. 

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THE ROLE:

Are you passionate about technology, problem-solving, and making a real-world impact? Join our Field Applications Engineer Rotational Program, a comprehensive 18-month journey designed to develop the next generation of Field Applications Engineers specializing in FPGA technologies. This program provides immersive experiences across multiple disciplines, empowering you with the technical expertise and business acumen to thrive in a dynamic, customer-facing role. 

THE PERSON:

We are looking for passionate, tech-savvy, and driven recent graduates or entry-level engineering professionals that want to learn and apply their technical degrees in a dynamic job. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a participant in this program, you will:

• Rotate through 3-4 departments, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as:
  • FPGA architecture and design.
  • Pre-sales engineering and technical marketing.
  • Customer support and application debugging.
  • Training development and delivery for customers and internal teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve real-world problems using FPGA-based solutions.
• Engage directly with customers to identify their challenges, propose solutions, and support implementation.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of FPGA hardware, software tools, and design methodologies.
• Develop and present technical demos, proofs-of-concept, and training materials.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Skills & Knowledge:

• Understanding of digital design, FPGA architectures, and hardware decription language (VHDL/Verilog)
  • Familiarity with FPGA development tools (e.g., Vivado, Quartus)
  • Knowledge of embedded systems, signal processing, or high-speed interfaces is a plus
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-first mindset
  • Eagerness to learn, adapt, and tackle challenges in diverse environments
  • Passion for solving challenging customer problems and sharing solutions to your peers
• Other Requirements:
  • Willingness to travel as needed for customer interactions or training

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

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.