Summer 2027 Long Term Software Test Engineering Intern/Co-Op

Job Title

Summer 2027 Long Term Software Test Engineering Intern/Co-Op

Role Summary

Internship on AMD's software test engineering team focused on testing GPU (dGPU) and APU software across Linux and Windows platforms. The role supports the software test lifecycle: planning, executing, triaging defects, and reporting quality metrics.

Term options: 12 months (May 03, 2027 to April 21, 2028) or 16 months (May 03, 2027 to August 18, 2028). The role is full-time (37.5 hrs/week), onsite or hybrid in Markham, ON, Canada.

Experience Level

Entry-level intern/co-op. Intended for currently enrolled university students; no minimum professional experience required.

Responsibilities

The intern will assist in planning and executing software tests, reproducing and triaging defects, and contributing to process improvements and reporting.

• Develop and execute automated and manual test plans and test cases covering functional, negative, regression, performance, reliability, usability, and customer/end-user testing.
• Reproduce, troubleshoot, document, and drive software defects to closure in collaboration with development and project engineering teams.
• Build test cases for new features, products (dGPU and APU), and operating systems (Linux and/or Windows).
• Prioritize and manage multiple concurrent testing tasks and projects.
• Collect, track, and report QA metrics to improve the software QA cycle.
• Suggest and implement improvements to testing processes and tooling.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, availability, and work-location requirements for the internship.

• Available to work full-time 37.5 hrs/week for a 12- or 16-month internship beginning May 03, 2027.
• Work onsite or in a hybrid schedule in Markham, ON, Canada for the duration of the term.
• Familiarity with software quality analysis processes and testing methodologies.
• Hands-on interest and basic troubleshooting skills for PC hardware and software/platform configuration.
• Basic programming or scripting ability (examples: Python, C++, VBA) and familiarity with test automation concepts (e.g., Selenium frameworks).
• Exposure to development, triaging, or debugging on Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Experience with databases and reporting tools for test results and metrics.
• Ability to communicate clearly, work in a team, and manage multiple priorities.
• Nice-to-have: familiarity with computer graphics, gaming technologies, display features (FreeSync/HDR), multimedia, VR/MR, or prior exposure to GPU/APU testing.

Education Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Canadian university bachelor's degree program in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (bachelor's level study required for this position).

About the Company

Company: Advanced Micro Devices

Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA

Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD, is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures microprocessors, graphics processors, and related technologies for a variety of computing devices. Known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, AMD's mission is to deliver high-performance computing solutions for AI, data centers, gaming, and embedded applications. They foster a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on creativity and problem-solving, aiming to drive progress and excellence in technology.