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Land a software job
in 4 months
Land your first (or next) software engineering role in four months with a plan that covers everything but the coding itself. Sharpen your résumé and portfolio, run a consistent application system, and drill technical and behavioral interviews — with every document, checklist, and prep guide generated for you by AI.
1Build your materials (weeks 1–3)
2Run the application system (ongoing)
3Prep for interviews
4Close the offer
What the AI generates for you
Land a software job FAQ
How long does it take to get a software job?+
With a focused system, many candidates land a role in three to six months. Consistency — a steady weekly volume of quality applications and referrals — matters more than any single application.
Do I need a computer science degree?+
No. Many engineers are self-taught or bootcamp grads. A strong portfolio and the ability to pass technical interviews matter more to most employers than the degree itself.
How many jobs should I apply to?+
Quality beats spray-and-pray: about five well-targeted applications a week, paired with referral outreach, outperforms hundreds of cold submissions. The plan tracks both.
What should I put in my portfolio?+
One or two complete, deployed projects that solve a real problem beat a dozen tutorials. The plan generates a spec for a project that signals job-ready skills.