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Smoothstack opportunity a new future a dream career
Across America, young, ambitious software engineers are ready to start their career in tech. They have the raw skills, and they’re ready to work hard – but they need formal experience, mentors, and access to top employers.
Does this sound like you? Are you looking to convert desire and aptitude into a clear career path?
How It Works
You discover the Smoothstack opportunity and submit your application
We assess your current coding capabilties with a coding challenge
We get to know one another within our merit-based system and determine together if the Smoothstack opportunity is right for you
If it’s a match, you’re hired and we start paying you a training wage, with full benefits
Over 12–14 exciting weeks, you and your new team enjoy intensive, creative, real-world training
We deploy you to one of our projects at a Fortune 500 company and your career begins
Get the Inside Scoop from Smoothstack Software Engineers
Hear directly from some of our graduates on how Smoothstack transformed their life and career.
Is Smoothstack right for me?
The baseline skills and markers required for acceptance are:
- Pre-existing coding skills and a passion for learning.
- A collaborative, end-user mindset.
- The ability to quickly pick-up different programming languages.

Ready to learn
Hard-working
Committed
Team Player
What Character Attributes Do I Need?
We are a fierce meritocracy. As long as you possess these qualities, nothing else matters.
Ready to learn
Hard-working
Committed
Team Player
Smoothstack is Bias-free
We are passionate about giving anyone who is willing to work hard an opportunity to flourish – regardless of race, gender, or any other characteristic. We are proud that our recruiting and training practices naturally produce highly diverse teams.
Diversity
72% of all Smoothstackers fall under one or more diversity groups.
Minorities
Smoothstack’s tech talent is currently just over 51% minority.
Career Opportunities
Looking for a Different Type of Opportunity?
We also have corporate and consultant roles where we’re seeking skilled, talented people to join the team. If Smoothstack looks right for you, please hit apply!