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How much do ai residency program jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for ai residency program in the United States is $90,556.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an AI Residency Program?

An AI Residency Program is a structured, typically year-long opportunity designed for individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience and mentorship in artificial intelligence research and development. These programs are often hosted by tech companies or research institutions and pair residents with leading AI researchers to work on cutting-edge projects. Residents participate in seminars, collaborate on publications, and often contribute to real-world AI applications. The goal is to bridge the gap between academia and industry, providing residents with the practical skills and knowledge needed for a career in AI.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AI Residency Program participant, and why are they important?

To excel in an AI Residency Program, you typically need a strong background in computer science, mathematics, and machine learning, often demonstrated by an advanced degree or relevant research experience. Proficiency with programming languages such as Python, deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch, and experience with data analysis tools are commonly required. Strong problem-solving abilities, curiosity, and effective communication skills help residents contribute to collaborative research and complex projects. These qualifications are crucial for driving innovation, conducting impactful research, and successfully transitioning to advanced AI roles.

What types of projects do participants typically work on during an AI Residency Program?

AI Residency Programs usually immerse participants in real-world, cutting-edge machine learning and artificial intelligence projects, often in collaboration with experienced researchers and engineers. Projects may include developing novel algorithms, improving existing models, or applying AI techniques to solve industry-specific problems such as natural language processing, computer vision, or robotics. Residents often work in small teams, participate in regular research meetings, and are encouraged to publish their results or contribute to open-source initiatives. This hands-on experience not only sharpens technical skills but also provides valuable exposure to collaborative research environments.
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Infographic showing various Ai Residency Program job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 66% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 31% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,556 per year, or $43.5 per hour.
2026 PhD Residency - ML / SWE, Orchestration of Agentic Systems, Early Stage Project

2026 PhD Residency - ML / SWE, Orchestration of Agentic Systems, Early Stage Project

X, the moonshot factory

Mountain View, CA โ€ข On-site

$109K - $157K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 hours ago


Job description

2 0 2 6 P h D R e s i d e n c y - M L / S W E , O r c h e s t r a t i o n o f A g e n t i c S y s t e m s , E a r l y S t a g e P r o j e c t
Internship Mountain View, CA
How you will make 10x impact:
  • Collaborate with X project team to experiment and build novel insights to business process optimization and ML-accelerated data ingestion
  • Rapidly develop prototypes of artificial intelligence, machine learning models applied to business process workflows
  • Apply the latest in data science techniques to build and deploy data pipelines and exploratory data analysis on large-scale datasets
  • Develop value chain maps, evaluate costs and revenues to assess and recommend areas in which to de-risk the project
  • Work cross-functionally with experts across, X, Alphabet, and academia
  • Engage with the intern community during the program (attending tech talks, colloquium, and learning moonshot thinking), and most importantly HAVE FUN!

This project aims to push the limits of science and modeling as we know them and to prove how ML can radically accelerate our understanding of the world
  • Location: X's headquarters in Mountain View, CA
  • Start Date(s): Early 2026
  • Duration: a flexible 4 mo. to 1 year program based on project team needs and your availability

Throughout your AI Residency you can expect:
  • To be embedded into one of our confidential or public X projects
  • To get paid competitively and receive benefits
  • To be a part of a lively community of AI and ML Residents
  • To attend tech-talks with AI leaders from across X

What you should have:
  • Active PhD program in Computer Science
  • Working experience with LLMs, Transformer architectures and data pipelines.
  • Fluent in Python, ML APIs (Tensorflow, Pytorch or JAX)
  • Very strong analytical skills. Ability to gather and analyze large quantities of information, and turn them into insightful business recommendations
  • Good at problem stating and problem solving, and turning ambiguous problem spaces into radical solutions. Must be able to break down problems independently
  • Can do attitude, willing to learn new tools and content to become an effective thought partner with project teams
  • Excellent communication skills i.e experience writing strategy docs, experience delivering presentations, and a general openness to liaise with senior external partners
  • Motivated by making the world a better place through technology, and wanting to be part of a team that makes this happen

It'd be great if you also had these:
  • An ability to thrive on ambiguity, setting own goals and effectively delivering them in a fast-changing environment
  • Adept at influencing without authority, working cross-functionally with different teams in order to drive decision making
  • Experience in using distributed computing resources, such as GCP, AWS, Azure or HPC clusters

Additional public information :
https://www.wired.com/video/watch/astro-teller-captain-of-moonshots-at-x-speaks-at-wired25
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2019-10-10/alphabet-x-s-astro-teller-on-bloomberg-studio-1-0-video
The US base salary range for this position is $109,000 - $157,000 + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include benefits.
An Equal Opportunity Workplace
At X, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at x-accommodation-request@x.team .