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Early Career Software Engineer Apprenticeship (AI & Data Track)

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Summary

Location

United States

Type

contract

Experience

0-2 years

About this role

About the Opportunity

Flatiron School is offering a paid, work-integrated apprenticeship for recent graduates who want to transition into their first role in software engineering, with an interest in AI & Data Science.

This program is designed for early-career professionals who are new to tech or have only foundational exposure. You’ll learn in-demand technical skills through Flatiron’s bootcamp programs while gaining real, paid industry experience with an employer partner.

What You'll Do

  • Complete Flatiron School’s Software Engineering (full-time) and AI & Data Science (part-time) bootcamp programs
  • Contribute to real software projects during a paid apprenticeship with an employer partner
  • Collaborate in sprint-based workflows and participate in code reviews
  • Build a portfolio of production-level work
  • Receive mentorship from experienced engineers and product leaders

What You’ll Learn

  • Foundations of software development and modern engineering practices
  • How software engineering and data intersect in AI-enabled products
  • Agile development workflows and team collaboration
  • Writing clean, maintainable, production-quality code
  • Applying data-informed thinking to engineering problems

Who This Program Is For

  • Early career professionals with up to 2+ years of work experience in any field (including internships)
  • Candidates with an expressed interest in learning new technologies 
  • Candidates excited to learn, collaborate, and grow in a structured environment

This Program Is Not For

  • Experienced software engineers, developers, or data scientists
  • Candidates with prior professional experience in technical engineering roles

Program Details

  • Commitment: Full-time (40 hours/week) for 18 months
  • Phase 1 (4 months): Full-time coursework
    Phase 2 (14 months):
    • 20 hrs/week paid apprenticeship
    • 20 hrs/week part-time coursework
  • Compensation: $15/hour for 20 hrs/week (starting month 5)
  • Tuition: $19,500 (covered through an installment plan during the program)
  • Location: U.S.-based candidates only
  • Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship)

Requirements

  • Up to 2+ years of prior work experience (any industry)
  • Availability for 40 hours/week
  • Successful completion of the Flatiron School Aptitude Assessment 

What you'll do

  • Participants will complete Flatiron School’s Software Engineering and AI & Data Science bootcamp programs while contributing to real software projects during a paid apprenticeship. They will collaborate in sprint-based workflows and build a portfolio of production-level work.

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