A*

A* program

find your squad.

A* (“A Star”) powers performance by bringing together small cohorts of 6-8
Black software engineers and managers – bka Squads – with a common vision to build a community that helps one another set and achieve ambitious career goals. The result is transformational, and unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.

2023 A* applications have closed for the year. Join us as a general member for the year and receive first access to our 2024 A* application!

Who’s eligible?

Simply put, this program is for people who ship code or manage others who do.
A* is available exclusively to professional and entrepreneur members of /dev/color who are currently practicing full time as software engineers.

what to expect.

With the accountability, career mapping, and community access of A*, we can’t be stopped.
Let’s build and share social capital, problem-solve, and accelerate our progress toward meeting and exceeding our goals.

1-year commitment

kick-off retreat

squad meetings

professional development

“This organization will change your life.”

Michael Chase,/dev/color member and senior software engineer at Netflix

“I love speaking with my squad. It’s nice to be with other Black developers because I’m the only Black developer on my team at work.”

Sydney Smith,/dev/color member

“My squad provides insightful feedback and I can learn a lot from their experiences.”

Candice Holt,/dev/color member

“The amount of support and resources available for Black software engineers is unmatched anywhere else.”

Kenneth Trott,/dev/color member

coming to a city near
everyone.

Every Black software engineer should experience the magic that is A*, and now it’s possible. What began in the Bay area, and grew to four communities, is growing again! Over the next few years, /dev/color is launching new hubs annually across the country and globe! Not near a community hub? We’ve got you covered with our virtual A* option.