AI Builder Fellow 10-week AI engineering fellowship 100% free to attend; all in-person housing and expenses covered. $200,000/year AI engineering offer upon completion.
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Description
Are you ready to redefine your career? Enter The Gauntlet—a premier, 10-week AI engineering experience that transforms ambitious individuals into highly sought-after talent. Immerse yourself in cutting-edge AI tools, build solutions with real-world impact, and emerge with a $200K job offer in hand. No fluff, no tuition—just pure, unadulterated growth.
At Gauntlet AI, we forge innovators. You’ll join a relentless cohort, working 80–100 hours weekly in Austin, TX (expenses covered), alongside top minds and leaders. Forget traditional learning; here, you’ll compress years of growth into weeks, launching tangible products with LangChain, GPT-4, and more.
If you’re ready to accelerate your journey into the AI domain, this is your launchpad. Transform your career trajectory in just 10 weeks and step into a $200K AI engineering role.
The Gauntlet is not just a program—it’s an engineering crucible designed for high-potential developers. With zero tuition and expenses covered, you’ll dive into real-world product creation, guided by elite mentors. This is your fastest track to becoming an elite AI engineer.
We’ve eliminated outdated educational methods and replaced them with hands-on building and problem-solving. Master AI development with the latest tools—LangChain, Claude, GPT-4, and more—while making real-world contributions alongside like-minded peers.
Why Choose Gauntlet AI?
- High Potential: Secure a median $200,000/year AI engineering offer upon completion
- Risk-Free: Attend for free; all housing and living expenses are covered
- Expert Mentorship: Collaborate with founders and top-tier engineers
- Accelerated Career Growth: Condense years of progress into 10 weeks
- AI-Centric Development: Work with cutting-edge tools just being explored by leading companies
- Real-World Applications: Every project is designed for practical use
Program Highlights
- Remote Phase (from October 17th): Develop a strong foundation in AI-first development from your current location.
- Program Break: Recharge and gear up for an intense career-defining period.
- Austin Phase (from November 1st): Move to Austin, TX (expenses covered) for seven weeks of intensive building, mentorship, and product launches.
Apply now to secure your place in this transformative program.
What you will be doing
- Engage in daily product development using AI-first frameworks across web and mobile platforms.
- Integrate agents, RAG systems, and open-source models into enterprise-grade applications.
- Contribute to open-source projects, collaborate with hiring partners, and deliver MVPs under tight deadlines.
- Present your portfolio in demanding technical interviews and showcase your final product on Demo Day.
- Continuously improve through intense feedback, interaction with real users, and the latest tech advancements.
What you will NOT be doing
- Attending lectures or passively consuming tutorials—this is a learn-by-doing environment.
- Creating generic projects with no real user impact.
- Dealing with bureaucracy, office politics, or slow decision-making processes.
- Paying tuition, incurring debt, or juggling side jobs to develop skills.
- Coding without AI integration—every project is designed to be AI-enhanced.
Key responsibilities
Transform into an AI-focused engineer capable of creating and deploying products that surpass traditional development teams—then repeat the process with increased efficiency.
Candidate requirements
- Strong technical coding skills (validated through assessment) and a desire to quickly enhance your abilities.
- Recommended: Minimum of 2 years in professional software engineering.
- Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and strong personal initiative.
- Willingness to relocate to Austin, TX, by November 1st, 2025 (expenses covered).
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
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