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title: "AI Residency Program"
url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/research/artificial-intelligence/ai-residency-program"
description: "Learn about the Qualcomm AI Residency Program, developing engineering and research talent in Vietnam. Applications should open in November."
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# About

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AI Residency Program

The Qualcomm AI Residency Program nurtures exceptional talent to advance the pace of AI research in Vietnam. Residents will solve real-world AI challenges and develop research to position themselves for future success. The program is designed to prepare aspiring professionals for successful careers in AI research or engineering. To date, over 120 residents have completed the program.

Applicants can join one of two tracks:

- **Research Residency Track (24 months)**: Residents will delve into AI research within one of three specialized areas: machine learning, computer vision, or natural language processing. Research residents will hone their analytical, writing, and presentation skills, and elevate their English proficiency to meet the standards of leading global research labs. Additionally, research-focused residents will participate in an applied research rotation to gain invaluable industry experience.
- **Engineering Residency Track (12 months)**: Residents will address practical AI engineering challenges in domains such as efficient AI, embedded engineering, and agentic AI. Engineering residents will develop robust engineering capabilities and engage in research rotations to become versatile, inquisitive AI engineers.

Beyond technical training, residents will have access to English language classes to enhance their communication skills, as well as a variety of soft-skills workshops. Ethics courses are also provided to ensure that residents uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct in AI research and engineering.

## 2026 AI Residency Program Awards

Meet the latest award winners from the Qualcomm® AI Residency Program.

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COMPUTER VISION

### Pham Huu Phuc

Best Resident Award

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NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING

### Vu Thi Thi

Outstanding Resident Award in Applied Engineering (jointly)

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COMPUTER VISION

### Nguyen Thuy Duong

Outstanding Resident Award in Applied Engineering (jointly)

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COMPUTER VISION

### Vu Hong Duc

Outstanding Resident Award in Research

## Eligibility Requirements

- Recent graduates (within 2 years) or final-year students
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related fields
- Minimum GPA of 3.2/4.0, 8.0/10, or equivalent
- Demonstrated proficiency in programming and mathematics
- Experience with machine learning/deep learning frameworks
- Good written and verbal English communication skills
- Corporate internship experience is a plus

## Application & Timeline

Applications for the **Research Residency Program (RRP) Batch 17 and Engineering Residency Program (ERP) Batch 4** are open. Please review the eligibility requirements and submit your application before the deadline. Join our next cohort of AI residents tackling cutting-edge research and engineering challenges alongside Qualcomm teams in Vietnam.

**How to apply**

- **AI Resident (Research) - Batch 17**: [https://qualcomm.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Hanoi-VNM/AI-Resident--Research](https://qualcomm.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Hanoi-VNM/AI-Resident--Research-_3097471)
- **AI Resident (Engineering) - Batch 4**: [https://qualcomm.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Hanoi-VNM/AI-Resident--Engineering-_3097473](https://qualcomm.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Hanoi-VNM/AI-Resident--Engineering-_3097473)

**Application & selection process timeline**

- **Applications:** October 12 – November 12, 2026
- **Entrance Test:** November 18 – November 20, 2026
- **Coding Interviews:** December 7 – December 18, 2026
- **Technical Interviews:** January 4 – January 15, 2027
- **Final Decisions:** January 18 – January 22, 2027
- **Offer Period:** January 25 – March 5, 2027
- **Onboarding:** March 8, 2027

*\*The recruitment timeline is subject to change.*

## Selection process

The Qualcomm AI Residency Program employs a rigorous multi-stage selection process. The standard procedure includes the following rounds:

- Application
- Screening
- Entrance Test
- Coding interview
- Video presentation
- Technical interview

A **fast-track application** is available for academically outstanding students who have demonstrated exceptional achievements, such as winning high prizes in International Olympiads in Mathematics, Informatics, or prestigious international programming competitions like ACM-ICPC. Applicants eligible for the fast-track process will be contacted separately.

## FAQs

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#### 1. What documents do I need to prepare in order to apply for the Qualcomm AI Residency Program?

You will need to prepare:

- Professional, up-to-date curriculum vitae (required)
- Undergraduate academic transcript(s) (required)
- Letter of recommendation (optional)

Provisional documents are accepted.

#### 2. Can I do the Qualcomm AI Residency Program remotely?

No. All residents are required to work on-site at Qualcomm offices in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City throughout their residency.

#### 3. Is there a fee required to apply for the Qualcomm AI Residency Program?

There are **no fees** to participate in the program. Selected candidates will receive competitive compensation.

#### 4. Have another question?

Please send your questions to **ai.residency@qti.qualcomm.com**