Software Developer Trainee Program
About the Opportunity Flatiron School is offering a paid, work-integrated apprenticeship for professionals with general work experience (2+ years in any field) who want to transition into their first role in software engineering. This program is designed for career switchers 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 Professionals with 2+ years of work experience in any field Career switchers seeking their first professional role in tech 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 Candidates who are currently employed in full-time jobs 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: Program is fully remote and online, so you can work and study at home. U.S.-based candidates only Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship) Requirements 2+ years of prior work experience (any industry) Availability for 40 hours/week Successful completion of the Flatiron School Aptitude Assessment Apply To This Job