Kickstart Your Bitcoin Developer Career
At Qala, our goal is to create a pathway for African software developers to transition into building for Bitcoin. Our core programme is a fully-funded 13 week experience where you get to immerse in building Bitcoin & lightning applications while being positioned for and matched into Bitcoin jobs around the world.
To join the programme, you must
Have 1-5 years of experience as a software developer in a production environment
Have proof of your ability as evidenced by an active GitHub/GitLab account
Demonstrate the ability to engage with the technical content of the programme
Commit full-time to the programme, including resigning from existing employment (where necessary)
Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow.
What do you get from Qala?
Philosophy Immersion
Deep immersion into Bitcoin development philosophy so you understand why Bitcoin is built the way it is
Deep Learning
Introduction to Bitcoin & Lightning development methodology - theoretically & practically
Proof of work
In form of concrete Bitcoin & Lightning projects that you build
World-Class Faculty
Support from our world-class Bitcoin & lightning developer faculty
Monthly Stipend
Over the 3 months of the programme so you can focus
Technology Support
Support to get your technology setup (internet, video & audio etc) up to muster for a global role
Profile Building
Build your persona and profile in the extended Bitcoin developer ecosystem
Employer Matching
Introduction to employers and support to get the best deal and to thrive in the roles
Mentorship
Experienced mentors that support your journey through weekly one-on-one
Philosophy Immersion
A support community of talented developer peers going through the same experience with you
The Selection Process
The Qala selection process is an intense learning experience to start you on building a career in Bitcoin development, even if you are not quite ready to join the next cohort of the programme.
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Stage 1
Application Form
objective - So we know more about you and your suitability for the programme.
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Stage 2
Code Challenge
objective - So we know you have the basic technical foundation to thrive on the programme.
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Stage 3
Study Group
Introduction to Bitcoin (6 weeks)
objective - So we see how you handle more complex information and how you work in a group.
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Stage 4
Seminar
Introduction to Bitcoin Protocol Development (5 weeks)
objective - So we see how you handle more complex information and how you work in a group.
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Stage 5
Interviews
objective - So we learn more about you one-on-one to confirm your fit for the programme.
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Stage 6
Selection & Prep
objective - So you can clear your schedule to focus on Qala full time.