Software Engineer Work/Study Program

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  Attend and complete the Flatiron School Data Science Bootcamp as part of the apprenticeship
• Contribute to software projects for your host company
• Write clean, maintainable and testable code using modern frameworks and tools
• Collaborate in sprint-based workflows and participate in code reviews
• Support feature development, debugging, documentation, and QA processes
• Build your portfolio of production-level work while growing your technical and collaborative skills
• Receive ongoing mentorship from senior developers and product leaders

What You'll Learn

• How engineering and data science intersect in modern AI products
• Practical agile development workflows in a collaborative environment
• Best practices for writing clean, maintainable, production-quality code
• How to build and ship features with real user needs and product strategy in mind
• How to apply data thinking to software engineering challenges

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Must be currently living in the U.S.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any visa sponsorship at this time - including H-1B, STEM OPT, and F-1 visa transfers.
• Must be available 40 hours/week for 14 months to complete the Flatiron School Data Science bootcamp and for apprenticeship work
• Have a degree in Computer Science or completed a software engineering bootcamp (strongly preferred); self-taught developers are also encouraged to apply
• Successfully complete the Flatiron School Aptitude Assessment

Preferred Skills

• Programming proficiency in at least one modern language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java)
• Familiarity with frontend and backend web development concepts
• Working knowledge of databases (SQL or NoSQL) and how to query or integrate them
• Awareness of testing, debugging, and code review practices
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Accountability in managing time and meeting small milestones
• Curiosity, initiative, and a strong desire to grow into a multidisciplinary developer