Early Career Software Engineer Apprentice Program (AI & Data Track) – Bletchley Fellowship

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 a Bletchley Fellowship employer partner.

What You'll Do

• Complete Flatiron School’s Software Engineering (full-time) and 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