Software Engineer Trainee Program - (No Coding Experience Needed)
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
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