When would I start Hack Reactor Engineering Immersive?

You would be starting with the January 2021 cohort, with a April 2021 graduation.

Do I have to apply to both Hack Reactor Engineering Immersive and the Optimizely sponsorship?

Yes, being accepted into Hack Reactor Engineering Immersive is required to be eligible for the Optimizely sponsorship.

I haven't done my Hack Reactor Engineering Immersive technical interview yet. Can I still apply for the Optimizely sponsorship?

Yes, you can apply for the sponsorship, but we do require you to have been accepted to Hack Reactor Software Engineering Immersive (i.e. passed your Hack Reactor Software Engineering Immersive technical interview) by October 26, 2020. The application on this site will close on October 26, 2020. We encourage you to plan ahead so that you have enough time to apply to Hack Reactor Engineering Immersive and prepare for and pass the technical interview by October 26, 2020.

We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible as Hack Reactor Software Engineering Immersive spaces are limited.

I have zero experience with computer programming, can I still apply?

Yes! Please note that you'll need to get into Hack Reactor Engineering Immersive to be eligible for the sponsorship, which means you'll need to get up to speed on enough JavaScript fundamentals to get into Hack Reactor Engineering Immersive and finish the coursework.

By the time you are finished with Hack Reactor Engineering Immersive's curriculum, you'll be well equipped to begin your career as a software engineer.

I'm not a US citizen. Am I eligible for the scholarship?

If you are authorized to work in the United States, you are eligible for the scholarship.

What groups does Optimizely consider underrepresented in technology?

You're eligible for the sponsorship if you:

• identify as a woman; and/or
• are part of the LGBTQ community; and/or
• come from one of the following racial backgrounds: Black or African-American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, Middle Eastern/North African, Southeast Asian/Pacific Islander; and/or
• are part of the disability community; and/or
• are a veteran.

How will you decide who to give the scholarship and internship to?

We are looking for people who are curious, passionate, and proactive, and for whom the sponsorship will have a big impact. Please refer to the Scholarship Guidelines for more details.

Can I also apply for other Hack Reactor Engineering Immersive scholarships?

Yes! As with all opportunities, we encourage you to cast a wide net.

What kind of person will be successful at Optimizely?

We look for people who embody Optimizely’s OPTIFY values: Ownership, Passion, Trust, Integrity, Fearlessness, and transparencY.

What's it like to work at Optimizely?

Check out our Engineering Blog for insights from Optimizely engineers, including Hack Reactor alums Jessica, Kelly, and Lauren!

What kind of Diversity & Inclusion work does Optimizely do?

Optimizely supports a variety of initiatives both inside the company and in the tech community at large. On-going initiatives inside Optimizely include our mentorship program, the diversity & inclusion reading group, and our company communities: OptimizeLadies, Out at Optimizely, Parents@, and the Diversity & Inclusion Group. We also host Girl Geek Dinners, panels aimed at furthering the discussion of diversity and inclusivity in the tech community, and actively participate in the Lesbians Who Tech and Grace Hopper conferences every year.