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AI Engineering in New York City.

A 6-week applied program for students who already code in Python. Learn the most in-demand AI skill, ship a production system through a New York internship, and spend your summer in one of the world's great tech cities. No prior AI experience needed.

2-week AI Engineering bootcamp.

4-week embedded build with a New York company.

Demo Day in front of New York founders and senior engineers.

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June 27 - August 7

*Classes are limited to

20 students per cohort

Students working on an iXperience online course together

Program overview

How the program works.

Learn the most in-demand AI skill, ship it inside a real company, and get ready to be hired, all in one New York summer.

Weeks 1 - 2

Learn the most in-demand AI skill.

An intensive bootcamp where every day ends in something that runs. You arrive knowing Python and leave able to build, deploy and measure working LLM systems, not toy notebooks.

Build on frontier LLM APIs.
RAG, agents, guardrails and evals.
Deploy to production.

Weeks 3 - 6

Ship it through an internship.

Join a New York company in a small pod and build against a problem they genuinely need solved: scope it, build it on their data, and take it to production, with an iX engineering coach.

A real, scoped company problem.
Weekly engineering reviews.
A deployed system they keep using.

Demo day

Get ready for recruiting.

Present your build to a panel of New York founders and senior engineers, then turn the work into hireable signal with focused career coaching.

Present on demo day.
Public GitHub repo and design doc.
A reference from people who watched you ship.

For the summer

Experience New York City.

Your summer isn't only about work. Live alongside students from universities around the world, explore the city together, and become part of the iX community.

Curated group excursions.
iX Staff to guide you around city.
24/7 ground support.

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Applications open!

THE ROLE

The job you're training for.

Over the last two years, nearly every company working with large language models has learned the same lesson: the model is the easy part. The hard part is everything around it.

Grounding the model in a company’s messy data.

Connecting it to tools.

Measuring whether it actually works.

Earning the trust of skeptical stakeholders before going live.

Forward Deployed Engineer

An FDE sits with the customer, understands the business problem, and ships a working AI system fast. Popularized by Palantir and now common across frontier AI labs, the role is neither pure research nor traditional ML engineering. This program builds that exact skill. For strong undergraduate engineers, it is one of the most hireable AI capabilities, proven by shipped work rather than coursework.

Demo Day & the New York network

Build in front of the people who hire.

Students attend two bespoke networking experiences with iX alumni working at top consulting firms.

The whole program is built to produce hireable signal. You finish with a deployed system, a public repo, a written design doc, and a reference from the engineering manager who watched you ship. Demo Day puts that work in front of the people who make hiring decisions.

A demo, not a deck.

Present a working system to a panel of founders and senior engineers, live, with real Q&A. The same bar an engineering team is judged on.

Hireable proof.

Leave with a public GitHub repo, a technical design doc, and a reference from people who watched you build. Signal that maps directly to FDE and applied-AI job descriptions.

Career coaching that lands it.

Translate the build into your resume, LinkedIn and technical interviews, and turn your repo into a portfolio piece.

6 weeks

bootcamp to demo day

2-4

students per build pod

1

production system you ship

NYC

operating-company partners

The model is the easy part. The engineers who build everything around it are the ones everyone wants.

Student Life

Where you will live for the summer.

Rated the #1 global financial center in the world, New York is where iconic landmarks meet towering skyscrapers, where the Hudson River meets vibrant streets, where the American Dream meets global innovation. Your next chapter begins here.

Where you will stay.

Nestled in vibrant Midtown East, FOUND Study offers modern furnished student housing with seamless subway access right in the heart of Manhattan.

Shared kitchen.
Laundry facilities.
Centrally located.
Key access.
Fast, fibre wifi.

Accommodation Walk-through

FOUND Study Midtown.

Fully furnished, turnkey private and shared units in a centrally located living community. Residents enjoy 24-hour security, high-speed internet, on-site laundry, and exclusive access to FOUND promotions, discounts, and other student services.

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What you'll experience

A jam packed schedule.

We want you to make the most of your summer. Our team curates experiences across culture, adventure, nature and career to make sure you maximize your New York experience.

Included

Culture

New York in a Day.

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Big Apple with this comprehensive tour, capturing the energy, landmarks, and spirit of New York City in one unforgettable day.

Included

Food

Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour.

Indulge in the authentic flavors of New York as you explore two legendary neighborhoods, tasting your way through the vibrant streets.

Included

Sightseeing

Explore New Yorks Diverse Boroughs.

On this in-depth tour, experiencing the unique cultures, histories, and vibrant neighborhoods of Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn.

Included

Sightseeing

Statue of Liberty & NYC Skyline Cruise.

Cruise to the world’s most iconic symbol of freedom and explore Ellis Island, the gateway to the American Dream.

Included

Career

Professional networking workshop.

Learn practical tips and strategies to grow your network.

Included

Event

Kick off your journey at the welcome event.

Meet new friends and feel the energy of what’s ahead.

Included

Event

Celebrate together at the final event.

End your experience on a high with food, music, and memories.

Schedule

What does a typical week look like?

Typical weekday.

7:00 AM

Morning run.

8:00 AM

Class time.

12:00 PM

Lunch at a New York deli.

2:00 PM

Homework or team project work.

3:30 PM

Afternoon walk in Central Park.

7:00 PM

Dinner & social time.

Typical weekend.

6:30 AM

Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.

10:00 AM

Brunch at Chelsea Market.

1:00 PM

Chill at a rooftop with skyline views.

4:00 PM

Explore iconic attractions.

7:00 PM

Dinner.

WHO IT'S FOR

Designed for future AI Engineers.

CS, engineering, math, or any majorwhere you've learned to code. If you write Python comfortably and want your firstproduction AI system on your résumé, this is the place to build it.

You'll leave with:

AI Engineering toolkit.

Learn applied LLM and agent engineering: RAG, tool use, evaluation, guardrails, and deployment

Demonstrable experience.

Hands-on AI Engineering work you can point to when you apply for jobs.

A summer in New York City.

Live and work in one of the world's most beautiful cities.

Your network.

Meet people on the same journey and build connections that last.

Our students come from everywhere.

It doesn't matter what you're majoring in, CS, engineering, math or physics, as long as you write Python comfortably. The best engineers bring different perspectives.

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Your teaching team

Meet our teaching department.

You're taught and coached by working AI engineers and Forward Deployed Engineers, the people doing this job in industry, not career academics.

Head teacher

Claire Davis-Reddy (PhD)

Independent Consultant

Independent data science consultant and educator with a PhD in remote sensing, over a decade in analytics and research, and leadership experience in open data and climate risk projects.

Teaching assistant

Natalie Nsahlai

Simply

Data science and analytics professional with experience in teaching, business analysis, and mentorship.

Teaching assistant

Takudzwa Musarurwa

Freelance Software Dev

Bioinformatician and data scientist with M.Sc. in Data Science (UCT), blending software development, machine learning, and genomic research.

The professor was super engaging and passionate. It made learning fun.

Sophie Schenkel

University of Michigan

Gorden Jemwa (PhD)

Shift

PhD & Former Head of Data at Luno, now driving AI innovation at impact.com, empowering students to master real-world data science.

Miguel Lacerda

Balyasny Asset Management L.P.

Acclaimed data science leader and educator, pioneering AI solutions and analytics programs, with award-winning expertise spanning academia, finance, and healthcare.

Connor Lawless

Stanford University

Post-doctoral researcher at Stanford in ML and optimization, ex-Cornell PhD; innovating human-centered AI, interpretable clustering, and teaching data science globally.

Enock Chemochek

The AI Institute

Data Scientist at The AI Institute, crafting advanced algorithms, leading data-driven projects, and championing knowledge sharing in data science.

Andrew B. Collier

Qube Research & Technologies

Veteran data scientist with deep expertise in machine learning, data engineering, and mentoring future analytics leaders globally.

What you'll learn

By the end of the program.

You'll leave AI Engineering New York with a working engineer's toolkit for building, shipping and operating LLM systems, the skill set behind the Forward Deployed Engineer role.

Master core skills.

Build on frontier LLM APIs.
RAG over a company's own data.
Agents that use tools and act.
Evaluation harnesses that tell the truth.
Guardrails, safety and PII handling.
Deployment: FastAPI, Docker, a cloud host.
Cost and latency tradeoffs.
Scope and ship like an FDE.

What you can credibly claim.

Build RAG systems with citations and honest 'no answer' handling.
Ship multi-step, tool-using agents that take real actions.
Evaluate systems honestly, with evals that run in CI.
Implement guardrails, injection resistance and human-in-the-loop.
Deploy, log and cost-optimize a live system in production.
Run discovery, scope to a deadline, write a design doc, hand over working software.

Resume sample.

I applied for iX to enter the job market with a strong, practical command of my field so I can minimize the learning curve, hit the ground running, and stand out as a candidate who is ready to deliver from day one.

Cody Krause

Michigan University

This program gave me something real to put on my resume and a way to apply the business skills I was learning.

Claire Hong

Yale University

Client Work

The embedded build.

This isn't busywork. Your pod takes one scoped problem from a New York company and ships against it, following the arc of an actual FDE engagement, and finishes with a deployed system the company keeps using.

WEEK 3

Scope & spike.

On-site discovery, a one-page problem statement, and a technical spike on the riskiest 10% before you commit.

WEEK 4

Build.

Build the spine of the system end to end against the partner's data. A thin working slice over a broad broken one.

WEEK 5

Harden.

Evals, guardrails, cost, latency and reliability. Move it off the laptop and onto production infrastructure.

WEEK 6

Ship & hand over.

Deploy to the partner's environment, write handover docs, and present on Demo Day.

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Applications open!

Safety & Support

We've thought of everything, so you can focus on having an incredible experience.

Thousands of students have trusted iXperience to deliver an unforgettable study abroad experience. Our safety approach combines experienced on-the-ground staff, carefully selected accommodation, clear safety protocols, and 24/7 support - giving students the freedom to explore with confidence and parents complete peace of mind.

24/7 support.

Dedicated on-site student experience team.
Emergency phone line available day and night.
Immediate assistance whenever you need it.
Parent updates for significant incidents.

Secure living.

Premium New York location.
Access-controlled accommodation.
Five-minute walk to class.
Safe, vibrant neighbourhood.
Accommodation personally vetted by our team.

Proactive safety.

Comprehensive orientation before exploring independently.
Buddy system and shared travel guidelines.
Guided excursions and organised social events.
Practical advice for navigating New York like a local.

With decades of military and police experience, a global security network, and 24/7 on-the-ground support, your safety isn’t just a promise, it’s our proven standard.

Jakobus van Aarde

Global Operations Manager at iX

PROGRAMME INFORMATION

Tuition & what's included.

Complete program fees for your New York experience. iXperience offers needs-based financial aid that you can apply for during the application process.

$11,970

Tuition fee, includes a $950 non-refundable deposit.

Payment plans.

Choose the plan that suits you. Every plan includes the $950 deposit due at enrolment.

$11,970total program fee

A single up-front payment, with no interest.

$5,510per month

Deposit payment due at enrolment ($950), remaining payments spread over 2 months ($5,510 per month).

The above amount includes no interest.

$2,837.50per month

Deposit payment due at enrolment ($950), remaining payments spread over 4 months ($2,837.50 per month).

The above amount includes the 3% interest fee.

$1,928.50per month

Deposit payment due at enrolment ($950), remaining payments spread over 6 months ($1,928.50 per month)..

The above amount includes the 5% interest fee.

Whats included

The course.

Head teacher with 8 to 12 years of industry experience.
Teaching assistants with 3 to 8 years of experience.
Pre-course work.
54 hours of live in-person teaching.
Compulsory office hours.
Exclusive student learning management system.
Internship support.
Daily homework project assessment.
Capstone class project.
Certificate of completion.

Operations.

In-City orientation.
Accommodation.
Classroom space.
24/7 health and safety support from iX staff.
Dedicated iX Program Management team.
Airport pickup (arrival Sunday) and dropoff (departure Saturday).
iX swag.

Experience.

Welcome & final event.
Two bespoke networking experiences.
Four professional development workshops.
Life after iX event.
Access to Alumni Network.
Four weekend excursions.
Weekly rookie run club.
Ad Hoc community events.

Whats not included

Flights and meals. Considering where all of our students come from, and the broad spectrum of dietary requirements, your flights and food are not included in the tuition fees. Orientation will include information on where to shop, what dining options are around, and what’s affordable, local and tasty. Costs vary between our campus cities.
Extra excursions. Each of our campus cities has a host of adventures available for you and your new friends to go on. We’re happy to make recommendations and point you in the right direction, but note that additional experiences outside of the official program are for your own cost.
Extra accommodation and transfers. It will be your responsibility to cover the costs of accommodation and transportation if you choose to arrive before the confirmed arrival day, typically the Sunday before the program begins. The same applies if you decide to stay on after the program ends.
Transport to and from your internship. While most of the internships will be concentrated around the campus location, getting yourself to and from meetings will be at your own expense. We’ll brief you on transport options during orientation, and there will be info in your internship pack that you’ll receive in the first week of the program.

How To Apply

Your path to iX in four simple steps.

From choosing your program to securing your spot, the whole process takes just a few days. No lengthy forms, no guesswork.

Step 1

Choose a program that suits you.

Pick a program that fits your goals or helps you discover new career interests.

Step 2

Apply for your chosen program.

Answer a few questions so we can review your application.

Step 3

Get invited to a 1-on-1 interview.

You’ll be invited in 3 days. Interviews are 20 minutes and require no preparation.

Step 4

Secure your spot.

If accepted, you’ll access a place on the iXperience 2027 program.

Apply now →

Applications open!

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AI Engineering in New York City.

How the program works.

The job you're training for.

Build in front of the people who hire.

6 weeks

2-4

1

NYC

The model is the easy part. The engineers who build everything around it are the ones everyone wants.

Where you will live for the summer.

FOUND Study Midtown.

A jam packed schedule.

What does a typical week look like?

Designed for future AI Engineers.

Our students come from everywhere.

Meet our teaching department.

By the end of the program.

The embedded build.

Professional experience.

Vendors First Club.

GlodaStory.

Inlighten Up.

We've thought of everything, so you can focus on having an incredible experience.

Tuition & what's included.

Payment plans.

Your path to iX in four simple steps.

Make this summer count.