sixonefour labs

For engineers who ship outcomes,
not just code.

A 14-week AI-native engineering residency in Ho Chi Minh City.
Built for the era when AI writes the code, and humans own the outcomes.

Join the Premier Cohort

Inaugural cohort · Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · Applications open

The Curriculum

14 weeks.
A career redefined.

Designed to bridge the gap between academic training and the applied AI skills demanded by high-performance engineering teams around the world.

01Weeks 1–4

Foundational Product Engineering

Mastering the core technical standards of a modern SDLC. Training focuses on robust architecture design, automated testing, systematic debugging, and rigorous code reviews — the critical competencies for maintaining quality in AI-coding environments.

  • Architecture Design
  • Automated Testing
  • Code Review
  • Systematic Debugging
02Weeks 5–10

AI Orchestration

Execute concrete AI-driven workflows to achieve high development velocity without compromising system integrity. A deep dive into context engineering, AI memory systems, co-debugging, and orchestrating AI coding agents from architecture to deployment.

  • Context Engineering
  • AI Memory Systems
  • Agent Orchestration
03Weeks 11–14

Outcome Engineering

Operating as Forward-Deployed Engineers, participants take full responsibility for gathering stakeholder requirements and shipping interactive systems. Targeted mindset coaching transforms graduates into high-agency professionals capable of end-to-end product ownership.

  • Stakeholder Management
  • Product Ownership
  • Live Deployment
Professional Acceleration

A complete
career engine.

Beyond technical training, sixonefour labs provides a comprehensive career engine to ensure graduates are competitive for global roles.

  1. Tier-1 Industry Mentorship

    Every student receives 1:1 mentoring sessions with active engineers and leaders from top global firms — direct insight into the standards of world-class engineering teams.

  2. Customised Interview Coaching

    Personalised sessions focused on technical communication, architectural deep-dives, and the ability to articulate product judgement to hiring panels at top firms.

  3. Direct Job Matching

    Access to a curated network of hiring partners — AI startups, fintech hubs, and global product companies actively seeking AI-native talent from Vietnam.

  4. Verified Referrals

    Top-performing graduates receive formal referral letters and portfolio endorsements from program leads and industry mentors to fast-track applications.

  5. Exclusive Technical Events

    Permanent access to closed-door workshops, hackathons, and guest lectures featuring leaders in the AI and engineering space in HCMC and beyond.

Led by Silicon Valley founders, SixOneFour Labs is backed by over 40 years of engineering leadership and deep-tech ecosystem building.

From establishing university AI labs to scaling global R&D centers for top-tier tech firms, we have a proven track record of cultivating high-performance teams.

Our end-to-end mastery of the market gives us an unparalleled advantage in identifying, vetting, and accelerating world-class builders.

Soft Launch

You belong
at the frontier.

We are currently accepting early interest for our inaugural cohort. Instead of a standard mailing list, waitlist members gain immediate entry into an exclusive professional community.

  • Briefs on AI trends and emerging engineering patterns
  • Direct access to industry experts for Q&A and career guidance
  • Early invitations to local HCMC tech mixers and workshops
  • Priority application status for the 14-week residency

Register your interest in the inaugural cohort.