Add a Year of Experience to your Education
The Codecademy Fellowship gives curious college software developers the chance to spend one year as professional software engineers at a startup dedicated to promoting a more code literate world. We believe real world experience augments a college education like nothing else can, particularly for those interested in pursuing careers in the start-up world.
We'll handle everything: you'll be mentored by some of the best technologists in the industry (from Twitter, Kickstarter, and elsewhere), you'll work with amazing engineers, and you’ll engage with visionary entrepreneurs - all while familiarizing yourself with a codebase that reaches millions of people. This is an opportunity to diversify your skill set, grow as a person, and get real experience.
The Fellowship
- 1 year full-time as a Codecademy Employee starting Sept 2013
- $80,000 and regular employee benefits
- Mentorship from experienced engineers, both within and outside of Codecademy
- Regular visits and talks by industry leaders
- Relocation assistance to New York City
Who We're Looking for
- A humble and ambitious college student from the US or Canada
- An experienced coder with an insatiable desire to be even better
- A digital enthusiast with an entrepreneurial streak, ready to join a small startup and create new opportunities for people through code literacy education.
Meet the Current Fellows
Why were you interested in becoming a Codecademy Fellow?
Bob: It seemed like an incredible opportunity to work with a very talented team working on a great mission.
Louis: Gaining some practical industry experience that would apply some of the things I learned in school seemed like a great next step to shape my career.
What projects are you working on at Codecademy?
Louis: I am working on the interactive evaluation environment for languages like Python, Ruby and recently released PHP.
Bob: I've spent most of my time here building the new Learning Interface.
How has the fellowship met your expectations?
Louis: They have been more than met. My expectations were to work with smart and driven people on problems that challenged me and gave me the opportunity to learn.
Bob: Definitely. It's an incredible learning experience to ship code everyday at a fast paced startup like Codecademy.
What is the best part about living in New York?
Bob: The energy of the city really is undeniable. There's always something going on, new things to experience and learn.
Louis: It's been exciting to be part of the diverse and growing tech community in New York.
What advice do you have for future fellows?
Louis: Think about yourself and your education critically - what are you good at, where do you lack experience? The fellowship is an opportunity to learn things that you couldn’t learn in a classroom or internship.
Bob: Be very specific with your application. Show us your personality, emphasize what makes you unique.
How to Apply
To apply, please send an email to fellowship@codecademy.com with a brief introduction (giving your name, class year and school) and answers to the following questions:
- Why are you interested in becoming a Codecademy Fellow?
- Give us an example of something you have learned recently.
- Tell us about an experience you had teaching others.
- Which of your projects are you most proud of and why?
- If you have any, include links to online profiles - a personal website, Github, LinkedIn.
Applications are due by May 20.