Graduate Devops Engineer - (6 month FTC)

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.

Graduate DevOps Engineer - 6 Month FTC

LOCATION: Cologne

TERM: 6 month fixed term contract

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Graduate DevOps Engineer at AMD, you will be an integral part of the DevOps team, contributing directly to the development, delivery, and reliability of our next generation of technology innovations. This role is designed for recent graduates who are ready to transition into a professional DevOps environment, build strong technical foundations, and grow their careers with hands-on responsibility, mentorship, and real-world impact.

You will work closely with experienced engineers, gain exposure to large-scale systems, and play an active role in improving our development and release infrastructure while maintaining high quality and reliability standards.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Join the DevOps team and contribute to the smooth operation of software development, integration, and release processes
Support the maintenance, extension, and continuous improvement of our development and CI/CD infrastructure
Help ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of our systems
Collaborate closely with software developers to understand requirements and design efficient, automated workflows
Contribute to infrastructure automation, monitoring, and tooling to improve developer productivity and software quality
Participate in code reviews, incident analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

A recent graduate (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
Hands-on experience working in a Linux environment, including command-line proficiency and use of version control systems (ideally Git)
Practical experience writing scripts or small tools in Python (or a similar scripting language)
A strong interest in DevOps practices, automation, and modern software delivery
Fluent in English, with strong communication and collaboration skills
A proactive, result-oriented problem solver who takes ownership of their work
Comfortable working both as part of a team and independently
Eager to learn, open to feedback, and motivated to continuously improve technical skills
EU citizen or holder of a valid German work permit (visa sponsorship is not available for this role)

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART

Experience with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
Familiarity with REST APIs and service-based architectures
Experience with container technologies such as Docker; experience with Kubernetes and monitoring Kubernetes clusters is a strong plus
Knowledge of build systems, artifact repositories, configuration management tools, or package managers
Contributions to open-source projects or personal technical projects demonstrating curiosity and initiative

BENEFITS

Structured onboarding and integration into our development teams from day one

Mentorship and guidance from experienced DevOps and software engineers

Opportunities to work on industry-leading technologies shaping the future of computing

A collaborative and supportive environment focused on continuous learning and growth

Ongoing professional development through hands-on experience and exposure to best practices

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.