Apprentice, Software Engineer

Flatiron SchoolColumbia, South Carolina, United States

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About the role

Flatiron School is offering a part-time, paid apprenticeship for aspiring data scientists eager to gain real-world experience while expanding their skill set across disciplines. This unique program combines hands-on project work with a part-time, fully funded enrollment in Flatiron’s Data Science bootcamp.

As an apprentice, you’ll contribute to AI-powered software products, collaborate with experienced engineers, and build your portfolio with production-ready work. At the same time, you’ll deepen your understanding of data and machine learning to become a more versatile, full-stack AI Product Engineer.

Whether you’ve completed a bootcamp, a college degree, or are self-taught, this program is designed to help you grow as both an engineer and a builder with cross-functional insight.

What you'll do

Contribute directly to software projects from day one
Build both front-end and back-end components using modern tools and frameworks
Collaborate in sprint-based workflows and participate in code reviews
Join planning meetings, product discussions, and testing cycles
Attend and complete the Flatiron School Data Science part-time bootcamp as part of the apprenticeship (valued at $14,900 in tuition costs)
Receive regular mentorship and technical guidance from senior developers and data scientists

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

What we're looking for

Requirements :

Must be able to work in person in Columbia, SC at least one day a week

Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Must be available ~20 hours / week for apprenticeship work

Must enroll in and complete the Flatiron School Data Science bootcamp as a required component of the program (tuition is waived for apprentices)

Preferred Skills :

Solid foundation in web development using React and Python (or comparable technologies)

Familiarity with tools like Flask, Django, Node.js , or similar technologies

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

Expected Compensation

23 hour (20 hours / week) plus $14,900 tuition waiver for bootcamp

Please include link to your portfolio of work (ie. website, Github, etc) and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this apprenticeship and what your long-term goals are in your application.

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Software Engineer • Columbia, South Carolina, United States