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.