Phase 1: Founding Engineers

Phase 1 is live. Build the core platform together.

Phase 1 is a limited, collaborative build focused on training and connecting the next generation of AI engineers by shipping a real platform together. It is funded and operated by Level3ID.

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What this is (and what it is not)

This is not

  • A course
  • A bootcamp
  • A certification
  • A watch-and-wait program

This is

  • A real product build
  • Small, focused teams
  • Public progress
  • Portfolio-grade work

Phase 1 focus: builders

We are selecting a small, capped cohort across core roles. Each group builds a critical system, and the platform goes live when they come together.

  • Frontend Engineers (priority)
  • Backend Engineers (priority)
  • AI / Agent Logic Engineers
  • Infrastructure / DevOps

Capacity: 30 applicants per category. U.S. citizens only.

Timeline

8–12 weeks, fixed delivery

Weeks 1–2: Planning, onboarding, setup
Weeks 3–10: Active build phase
Weeks 11–12: Polish, integration, public launch
You finish with something real, shipped, and public.

How selection works

  1. 1. Submit an application
  2. 2. AI-assisted evaluation and role fit ranking
  3. 3. Human review and final selection
  4. 4. Invites sent with clear timelines

Application fee

The application fee is $15 (non-refundable). Stripe handles payments and the funds are used to support the project. This is not payment for work and not a subscription.

If you are not selected as a founding engineer, you receive one year of access for free and your name is listed on the Founding Starters page.

Capacity + commitment

  • Applicant cap: 30 engineers (hard cap).
  • Time commitment: 6–8 hrs/week (expected minimum).
  • Phase length: 8–12 weeks.

What you walk away with

  • Shipped production work and public attribution.
  • GitHub commits and portfolio-ready artifacts.
  • Real collaboration experience.
  • Future opportunities as the platform evolves.

Funding

Who is funding this?

This project is funded and operated by Level3ID. Contributors participate as independent collaborators, not employees or contractors.

  • Infrastructure and platform costs covered.
  • Tooling, security, and operational support provided.
  • Clear separation from employment or contractor status.

Future Phases

Looking ahead

Future phases expand into growth, partnerships, content, and community operations. We will bring in people who can scale quality without losing trust.

  • Growth and partnerships with aligned organizations.
  • Content, learning paths, and community support.
  • Scaled access with continued quality controls.

Apply for Phase 1

Phase 1 is capped and invite-only. If you want real experience building AI systems with other engineers, this is the entry point.