AMD
Technical Marketing-Performance Lab Intern/Co-Op (Undergrad | Winter 2025 | Onsite/Hybrid)
MARKHAM, Canada•
53 days ago
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. AMD together we advance_ An exciting internship opportunity to make an immediate contribution to AMD's next generation of technology innovations awaits you! We have a multifaceted, high-energy work environment filled with a diverse group of employees, and we provide outstanding opportunities for developing your career. During your internship, our programs provide the opportunity to collaborate with AMD leaders, receive one-on-one mentorship, attend amazing networking events, and much more. Being part of AMD means receiving hands-on experience that will give you a competitive edge. Together We Advance your career! JOB DETAILS: Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada Onsite/Hybrid: This role requires the student to work full time 37.5 hrs a week, either in a hybrid or onsite work structure throughout the duration of the co-op/intern term. Duration: 4-months, January 06 - April 25, 2025 WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: You will support graphics product management, product marketing, sales and PR by testing, analyzing and documenting 3D performance and other key features of graphics products. Some of your key responsibilities are listed below - 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: We are looking for a highly motivated Performance Lab Intern to join our team. You are currently enrolled in a Canada based University into a Bachelor's Degree program majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field. Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce and similar programs that focuses on IS, IT or Computer Science component may also be considered. Familiarity with computer graphics and video technology Strong teamwork and interpersonal 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 efficiently in a fast paced environment Experience with C++, Python, XML, HTML, Excel, databases would be an asset. 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. 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.