Job Title: Software Engineer Trainee Program - Bletchley Fellowship

Company Name: Flatiron School

Job Url: https://builtin.com/job/software-engineer-trainee-program-bletchley-fellowship/8989549

Job Description: 
Flatiron School
Software Engineer Trainee Program - Bletchley Fellowship
Job Posted Yesterday Posted Yesterday
Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
15-15 Hourly
Entry level
Edtech • Software • Design
The Role
The Bletchley Fellowship offers a work-integrated apprenticeship for early-career professionals, combining learning with paid real-world experience in software engineering and data science.
Summary Generated by Built In
About the Bletchley Fellowship
The Bletchley Fellowship is a work-integrated fellowship program designed to align how technologists learn with how modern AI products are actually built and deployed.

Rather than treating education and employment as separate phases, the Fellowship intentionally combines structured learning with real, paid work on production systems. Fellows are placed with vetted employer partners while progressing through a rigorous curriculum focused on AI/ML and Data Science.

The Fellowship exists for individuals who want to build durable technical capability, work on meaningful systems, and develop real responsibility earlier and more deliberately than traditional career paths allow.

About Flatiron School
As a leader in the tech industry, Flatiron School believes that education is the best investment you can make in your future. We’re committed to helping change lives and the world for the better. Our courses provide an immersive, outcomes-driven curriculum for students looking to launch a career in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Game Design. In addition to student programs, we also offer targeted education solutions for organizations.

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