Resilient Coders

[Fall 2026 applicants] We're less than 2 weeks away from our first hackathon! We are rooting for everyone who has been invited to attend. If you don't know, hackathons are a required step of our application process. You'll get a chance to work with a group facilitated by one of our program alumni. This is an opportunity to test your coding skills while learning more about the Resilient Coders student experience. - If you have applied, check your email for an invitation to the hackathon. - If you have not yet signed up, make sure you sign up for one of the following dates (remember, you must submit an application and receive invitation to participate): Tuesday, May 19th (5pm-8pm EST) Saturday, May 30th (10am-1pm EST) Saturday, June 13th (10am-1pm EST) Tuesday, June 16th (5pm-8pm EST) Saturday, June 27th (10am-1pm EST) As a reminder, our application deadline is June 22nd! There are links in our bio to learn more / apply. And if you have any questions about your application, please reach out to recruiting(at)resilientcoders(.)org. Unfortunately, we won't be able to answer any personal application questions via DM.

We're ~2.5 weeks away from our next info session on May 14th! Join Mayra Vega, our Recruitment Manager and Community Advocate, to talk about our free (with a stipend) bootcamp program, eligibility requirements, and the full application process. This is a great opportunity to get all of your questions answered, and to see if Resilient Coders should be the next step in your career. Register for the 5/14 session via the link in our bio. Our recruitment timeline: - Application deadline: June 23rd - First two hackathons (required to move along in our admissions process): May 20th and May 31st - First day of bootcamp: August 11th Last but not least, thank you to RC 2024B alum, Tayun Park, for recording this RC day in the life video for us! #CareerChange #Tech #Boston #Philly #Philadelphia

Thank you to the Thomas Crane Public Library / @tcplquincy for inviting us to participate at the Community Connections event. Our DevRel Calvin Van spent the afternoon talking with patrons curious about software engineering, and Resilient Coders' full-stack engineering and AI fellowship programs. Also, shout out to Mike Penissi, one of our technical mentors, who stopped by and shared their own experience collaborating with engineering fellows. If you are interested in learning more about our upcoming Full Stack Engineering Fellowship, our next virtual info session is June 4th. RSVP via the link in our bio.

"I would not be where I am today without Resilient Coders. As I continue to advance my career as a Software Developer, I will remain resilient in my role, seeing and welcoming other Black and Brown faces in the tech space." -Alexandra, a Software Development Engineer at Audible and one of the RC alumni highlighted in our 2025 Annual Report. What we’re seeing are real results: AI-enabled Full Stack Engineers stepping into careers that are materially changing their earning power with that impact compounding over time. This report is chance to step inside that work: what we’re teaching, what we’re learning, how we’re adapting, and where we’re headed next. We are continuing to build toward something larger than a training program. We’re building a system that develops, supports, and connects resilient talent with careers that will help shape the industry during this pivotal shift in how work gets done. If you’ve been part of this work, we’re grateful. If you’re just getting to know us, we’d love for you to take a look via the link in our bio.

"One thing that has kept me resilient through setbacks is the support I've received," -Jesulayomi, a Software Engineer at HubSpot and one of the RC alumni highlighted in our 2025 Annual Report. What we’re seeing are real results: AI-enabled Full Stack Engineers stepping into careers that are materially changing their earning power with that impact compounding over time. This report is chance to step inside that work: what we’re teaching, what we’re learning, how we’re adapting, and where we’re headed next. We are continuing to build toward something larger than a training program. We’re building a system that develops, supports, and connects resilient talent with careers that will help shape the industry during this pivotal shift in how work gets done. If you’ve been part of this work, we’re grateful. If you’re just getting to know us, we’d love for you to take a look (link in bio).

How is AI changing entry-level hiring? Over the past few years, the tech job market has shifted. Job postings are still ~36% below pre-pandemic levels. At the same time, AI is changing what teams expect from engineers. Entry-level hiring is tighter and expectations are higher. Teams are smaller and employers want engineers who can contribute quickly and work with AI from day one. So we sent out an AI survey, asking hiring partners what’s actually happening. Here are some of the results we saw: 👉🏽 87% of teams are already using AI for coding, debugging, and review 👉🏽 Nearly half changed their tech stack in the last year because of AI 👉🏽 65% expect AI fluency to matter even more in the next 2–3 years That’s why at Resilient Coders, we've evolved to meet this demand. We’re still teaching strong fundamentals, but we’ve built AI directly into how our engineers learn and work. Our goal is to prepare people for the jobs that actually exist now, not the ones that existed a few years ago. See the full results of our AI survey in our Annual Report linked in our bio.

Curious about RC's Full Stack Engineering Fellowship? Join us at the Thomas Crane Public Library / @tcplquincy in Quincy, MA on May 9th to hear from RC alumnus and Developer Advocate, Calvin Van. Learn more about the event via the link in bio. And special thanks to The Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library for inviting us to be a part of their Community Connections program!

Join us on May 13th for our Full-Stack Engineering Fellowship info session with Resilient Coders alumnus, Justin Jiménez, and our Recruitment Manager and Community Advocate, Mayra Vega. During the session we'll talk about our FREE and stipend program, eligibility requirements, and the application process. This is an opportunity to ask all of your questions and see if Resilient Coders is the next step in your career. Learn more and RSVP via the link in our bio.

"This program can change your life, but it requires commitment and sacrifice. If you’re wiling to put in the work, the rewards are more than worth it. RC gave me the skills and confidence to thrive in tech and I’ll always be grateful for that.” - Brianna Willis, Client Integrations Engineer at CJ Affiliate and one of the RC alumni highlighted in our 2025 Annual Report. What we’re seeing are real results: AI-enabled Full Stack Engineers stepping into careers that are materially changing their earning power with that impact compounding over time. This report is chance to step inside that work: what we’re teaching, what we’re learning, how we’re adapting, and where we’re headed next. We are continuing to build toward something larger than a training program. We’re building a system that develops, supports, and connects resilient talent with careers that will help shape the industry during this pivotal shift in how work gets done. If you’ve been part of this work, we’re grateful. If you’re just getting to know us, we’d love for you to take a look at the report (link in bio).

[TOMORROW] Join us on April 21st for our Full-Stack Engineering Fellowship info session featuring 2025 alumna, Angelica Matos. During the session we'll talk about our FREE and stipend program, eligibility requirements, and the application process. This is an opportunity to ask all of your questions and see if Resilient Coders is the next step in your career. Learn more and RSVP via the link in bio.

We just released our annual report, and the number that keeps stopping us is not the average starting salary of our employed engineers - it's the trajectory. Year one: $98,000. Year five: $200,032. Year ten: $367,500. While the industry standard for career growth hovers around 3 to 5% annually, RC engineers consistently outpace that through job mobility, specialization, and a capacity to take on higher-impact roles faster than their peers. That acceleration is not accidental. It is the direct result of how we train. From day one on the job, our Fellows bring not just technical fluency but the ability to learn quickly, adapt to shifting environments, build production-grade AI features, read academic research, and operate with professional confidence when going into interviews or negotiating promotions. Our technical training involves working under the pressure of real deadlines and presenting work to CTOs, senior engineers, and the broader tech community before they ever walk into an interview. This foundation sets them up for long-term success. Our engineers are not just getting job, but also becoming the tech professionals that their peers learn from. They return to mentor our next cohorts, speak at conferences, lead AI initiatives at their companies, and reach $125K+ within just a few years, with senior talent surpassing $250K well ahead of a standard 10-year trajectory. And all the while, our community remains a resource for guidance, technical growth, and professional support long after training completion. This is what we built RC to produce. Read the full report via the link in our bio.

This Saturday, April 18th, Resilient Coders will be tabling at the @bucksctylib Community Information Fair! This event will showcase various non-profit and community organizations in the area, and people can stop by the Bensalem branch between 1 and 3 pm to connect with these organizations and learn about the resources they offer. Say hello to RC alumni, Victor and Zrybea, as they chat with community members about our Full-Stack Engineering Fellowship, a free and stipend program available to Greater Philly residents (including New Jersey and Delaware). You can also learn more about the program and our virtual information sessions by clicking the link in our bio.