Work-Study Software Engineer Program (No Tech Background Required) - Bletchley Fellowship

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