Software and AI Engineering Apprentice, Work-Study Program (No Tech Background Required)
This is a career training program, not a standard job opening. You'll earn approximately $19,500 through a paid apprenticeship - and those earnings are applied directly toward your tuition, making the effective program cost $0. If you're looking for a salaried role with net take-home pay, this program is not the right fit.
About the Program
Flatiron School's AI Engineering Immersive is an 18-month, learn-and-earn program for career changers who want to break into software and AI engineering, no technical background needed. You'll train full-time and, starting in Month 5, get matched with a real employer partner to work 20 hours/week on actual software projects while finishing your coursework. Your apprenticeship earnings cover the full cost of tuition through a monthly installment plan, so by graduation, you have real-world experience, a production portfolio, and two certificates, at no out-of-pocket tuition cost.
How the 18 Months Work
Months 1-4: Full-time Software Engineering coursework - foundations, modern engineering practices, and team workflows. Months 5-18: 20 hrs/week paid apprenticeship with an employer partner and 20 hrs/week AI & Data Science coursework. Your earnings begin here and are applied to tuition monthly.
What You'll Learn and Do
- Foundations of software development and modern engineering practices
- How software engineering and AI/data science intersect in production products
- Agile workflows, code reviews, and team collaboration
- Contribute to real software projects alongside experienced engineers
- Build a portfolio of work demonstrating AI engineering skills
Who This Is For
- Career changers with 2+ years of work experience in any field
- People with no software background who are ready to commit to a structured, full-time program
- Motivated learners who want to earn while they train and understand that earnings offset tuition, not pocket income
Who This Is Not For
- Experienced software engineers or recent CS grads
- Anyone seeking immediate employment or net take-home pay
- People currently working full-time, enrolled in college, or in another bootcamp program
Requirements
- 2+ years of work experience in any field
- Available 40 hours/week for 18 months
- U.S.-based and authorized to work (no visa sponsorship available)
- Must pass Flatiron's Aptitude Assessment and Behavioral Interview
- Fully remote, no commute or relocation required