AI Resident (Engineering)

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Qualcomm Overview:

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age - and this is where you come in.

General Summary:

The Qualcomm® AI Residency Program is a distinguished training ground for exceptional AI talent. It identifies and cultivates top young minds, shaping them into world-class AI experts and future industry leaders.

Qualcomm is opening applications for Engineering Residency Batch 1.

About the Engineering Residency Program (ERP) (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.

Eligibility & Qualifications

• Final-year students or recent graduates in Computer Science (or cognate fields) from Vietnamese or international universities.

• Minimum GPA: 3.2/4.0 or 8.0/10 or equivalent.

• Strong, self-driven interest in research and ability to learn complex technical material.

• Exceptional aptitude in mathematics and coding. Preference given to candidates with demonstrated abilities (e.g., research experience, competitions, GitHub repos, AI coursework).

• Familiarity with Python and AI frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras

• Competent English language skills in reading, writing, and speaking. Specialized technical English communication training will be provided.

• Corporate internship experience is a plus.
   

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and deploy AI solutions for various applications.

• Assist in data preparation, model training, and algorithm selection under the guidance of engineer mentors.

• Conduct experiments and tests to evaluate the performance of AI models and optimize them for production.

• Write clean and maintainable code that supports the development and deployment of AI systems.

• Stay updated with the latest AI trends and technologies to bring innovative ideas to the team.

Selection Process

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

• Application

• Screening

• Portfolio review

• 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.

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ATTENTION: Your application must include the following documents:

• Resume

• Academic transcript

• Academic diploma (if already graduated)

• A letter of recommendation is optional but strongly encouraged.

Please combine all documents into a single PDF file and upload it with your application. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

For applicants in their final year of undergraduate study, a provisional graduation certificate is acceptable in place of the diploma.

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail myhr.support@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

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