Software Developer Work-Study Program (No Tech Experience Required) - Bletchley Fellowship
Flatiron School · United States
- Hybrid
- Internship
- $15,600 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Paid apprenticeship for aspiring software engineers.
- Combines intensive bootcamp with real work.
- Focuses on AI/ML and Data Science skills.
- Builds production-level portfolio and experience.
- Structured learning for tech career transition.
About the role
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
Key skills/competency
- Software Engineering
- Data Science
- AI/ML
- Apprenticeship
- Bootcamp
- Agile Development
- Code Reviews
- Production Systems
- Mentorship
- Career Transition
Skills & topics
- Software Developer
- Apprentice
- AI
- Data Science
- Bootcamp
- Remote
- Flatiron School
- Bletchley Fellowship
- Entry-level
- Tech Career
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight transferable skills and interest in AI/Data Science for this Software Developer Apprentice role.
- Ace the Aptitude Assessment: Prepare for Flatiron School's assessment to demonstrate your potential.
- Showcase your eagerness: Emphasize your learning drive and collaborative spirit in your application.
- Address program specifics: Ensure you meet all requirements, including U.S. work authorization and availability.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the commitment for the Software Developer Apprentice role at Flatiron School?
- The Bletchley Fellowship program requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week for 18 months. This includes 4 months of full-time coursework followed by 14 months of a paid apprenticeship combined with part-time coursework.
- What is the compensation for this Software Developer Apprentice program?
- You will receive compensation starting from month 5 at $15 per hour for 20 hours per week during the apprenticeship phase.
- Is this Software Developer Apprentice program remote?
- Yes, the program is fully remote and online, allowing you to work and study from home. However, it is only open to U.S.-based candidates.
- What are the eligibility requirements for the Software Developer Apprentice role?
- Candidates should have up to 2 years of prior work experience in any field, be available for 40 hours per week, and successfully complete the Flatiron School Aptitude Assessment. No prior tech experience is required.
- Does Flatiron School offer visa sponsorship for the Software Developer Apprentice program?
- No, this program requires candidates to be authorized to work in the U.S. and Flatiron School does not offer visa sponsorship.
- What kind of technical skills will I learn as a Software Developer Apprentice?
- You will learn foundations of software development, modern engineering practices, how software engineering and data intersect in AI products, Agile development workflows, and how to write clean, maintainable, production-quality code.
- What is the tuition for the Software Developer Apprentice program?
- The tuition for the program is $19,500, which can be covered through an installment plan during the program.
- Who is this Software Developer Apprentice program NOT for?
- This program is not designed for experienced software engineers, developers, or data scientists, nor for candidates with prior professional experience in technical engineering roles or those currently employed full-time.