DoW Skillbridge Fellowship - ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS ONLY

Role overview

A structured software engineering fellowship for active-duty service members preparing to transition to civilian technology careers. Over up to 180 days, fellows receive mentorship and practical experience across engineering, data and cloud-oriented work, with assignments shaped by experience and interests.

Responsibilities

- Follow a structured learning plan and work alongside experienced engineers, product managers and analysts. - Contribute to data engineering and analysis projects. - Gain exposure to cloud-native applications and DevSecOps practices. - Explore low-configuration platforms and modern development workflows, including agile collaboration. - Depending on background and interests, contribute to internal tools, prototypes or client-facing challenges.

Requirements

- Must be an active-duty service member eligible for the Department of War SkillBridge program and in the final 180 days of service. - Must have approval from the service member’s command. - Interest in software engineering, data or technology work. - Some experience with programming, software development or data tools. - Motivation to learn, solve problems and contribute in a team, with strong communication and time-management skills.

Benefits and work setup

The fellowship lasts up to 180 days and may be remote or hybrid depending on location. It provides hands-on experience and professional mentorship. The source also lists benefits for full-time employees, but does not establish that those benefits apply to fellows.