Many engineers discuss creating systems that count. Here's your opportunity to validate that claim: continuous delivery, rigorous assessment, and operational AI infrastructure directly influencing United States government functions. No credential posturing. No abstract assignments. Only shipped production code every week, under real constraints.
Gauntlet for America is a fully funded, competitive 10-week fellowship built to develop AI-native engineering talent for the United States government. It functions as a high-pressure validation environment for skilled engineers seeking to prove their ability to construct and maintain production-quality AI systems where reliability, security, and tangible impact are non-negotiable.
Fellows deliver weekly, work under rigorous evaluation, and train with other high-caliber engineers. After successful completion, graduates transition into federal GS-12 engineering positions (~$150K + comprehensive federal benefits), contributing to systems that directly affect government operations.
The program spans 10 weeks: 3 weeks conducted remotely, then 7 weeks onsite in Austin, Texas. Fellows must anticipate a demanding schedule (80–100 hours/week) structured to accelerate learning velocity, signal clarity, and career trajectory.
Outcomes:
- 10+ production-ready AI systems delivered throughout the fellowship
- Immediate placement into a federal engineering position (GS-12 equivalent, ~$160K–$200K+ based on experience + full benefits)
- Contribution to high-impact infrastructure shaping how the U.S. government designs and deploys technology
- Access to a network of AI-native engineers working at the leading edge of public sector innovation
If you're prepared to be assessed on your output — not your academic pedigree — submit your application now.
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