Machine Learning Engineer

$200,000+ Offers For Graduates ^{$200,000+ Offers For Graduates} 

Gauntlet is a selective, fully funded 10-week fellowship designed for experienced engineers committed to proving their ability to build and deploy production-quality AI systems under realistic constraints. Participants ship work weekly, collaborate with seasoned operators, and gain direct access to founders, CTOs, and hiring partners.

In the latest cohort, participants earned 300+ first-round interviews with hiring partners. The program targets 100% graduate placement via the partner network, with minimum starting compensation set at $200,000.

The structure spans 10 weeks: an initial 3-week remote phase, then 7 weeks onsite in Austin, Texas. Participants should anticipate a demanding schedule of 80–100 hours per week, engineered to optimize learning velocity, output quality, and career trajectory.

Program Outcomes:

• 10+ production AI applications delivered throughout the fellowship
• Entry to Gauntlet's alumni and hiring partner ecosystem
• Graduates secure job offers starting at $200,000+ from partner companies