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Resources for Latina software engineers

46 communities, programs, job boards, conferences and reads for Latina software engineers at every stage, from K-12 coding programs to engineering leadership.

46 resources

Communities for Latinas in tech

Groups built by and for Latinas and women of color working in tech.

  • Baddies in Tech

    Global career community for Black and brown women in tech, with a Discord server, events, job board and mentorship.

  • #LatinaGeeks

    Nonprofit running workshops, career resources and events for Latinas in tech and entrepreneurship.

  • Latinas in Cyber

    Networking, education and career resources for Latinas in cybersecurity.

  • Latinas in Tech

    Nonprofit with local chapters that connects and supports Latina women working in tech.

  • Leopard.FYI

    Slack community for senior women, genderqueer engineers and allies, with interview prep and introductions to hiring startups.

Latino tech communities

Larger Latino tech communities where Latina engineers can network, find jobs and mentors.

  • Latinx in AI

    Global community for Latino AI researchers, engineers and students, with conference workshops, mentorship and travel grants.

  • Somos Latinx in Tech

    Events, programs, mentorship and sponsorship for Latino tech professionals.

  • Techqueria

    Nonprofit and the largest global community of Latino tech professionals, with a Slack group, job board and an annual summit. Latina Dev founder Frances Coronel previously served as its executive director, a board member and a board advisor.

Students: K-12

Programs that introduce Latina girls and teens to coding.

  • Code2College

    Helps historically underestimated high school students enter and succeed in STEM college majors and careers.

  • Coded By

    Free coding, design and career programs for underrepresented Philadelphia youth, mainly grades 6 to 12.

  • dev/mission

    Free Bay Area pre-apprenticeship in hardware, tech support, coding and workplace skills for young adults aged 16 to 24.

  • Digital NEST

    Tech career training, mentorship and paid work experience for first-generation young people on California's Central Coast and Central Valley.

  • Girls Who Code

    Free coding clubs for grades 3 to 12 and Pathways programs for high schoolers in AI, cybersecurity and other emerging tech.

  • Hack the Hood

    Free tech skill-building and career navigation for underestimated youth and young adults in Oakland and the Bay Area.

  • Latinas in STEM Foundation

    Volunteer-run nonprofit with STEM programs for Latina K-12 students and their parents, college students and professionals.

  • Latinitas

    Nonprofit offering culturally relevant STEAM and media programs, camps and clubs for young Latinas, plus adult workforce training.

  • Mission Bit

    Free semester-long computer science classes for Bay Area high school students.

  • MITES at MIT

    MIT's free STEM programs for 7th to 12th graders, formerly the Office of Engineering Outreach Programs.

  • SMASH

    Free one-year residential STEM and computer science program for 10th and 11th graders, focused on students of color.

  • StreetCode Academy

    East Palo Alto nonprofit offering tech classes and mentorship to help youth and adults, including BIPOC students, build tech skills.

Students: college

Communities, scholarships and career prep for Latinas in college.

  • AI4ALL

    Free virtual AI accelerator with mentors and projects that helps college students from historically excluded groups land AI internships.

  • CodePath

    No-cost AI, software and interview prep courses with career support for CS students and early-career engineers.

  • ColorStack

    Community and career support for Black and Latino computer science students.

  • Latinos in Technology Scholarship

    Renewable scholarships, mentorship and summer internships for Latino third- and fourth-year undergraduates majoring in STEM.

  • SHPE

    The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.

Find a job

Job boards and hiring platforms focused on diversity in tech, including companies that skip whiteboard interviews.

  • Apprenticeships.me

    Directory of about 80 tech apprenticeship programs in software, design, IT and more, mostly for career changers and nontraditional candidates. Maintained by Frances Coronel.

  • DiversifyTech

    Weekly newsletter of jobs, events and scholarships from vetted companies for underrepresented people in tech.

  • Hire-Me

    Open source job search guide by Latina Dev founder Frances Coronel, with resume templates, interview prep and salary negotiation resources.

  • Hiring Without Whiteboards

    Open source list of companies whose technical interviews skip whiteboard puzzles in favor of real work.

  • InHerSight

    Anonymous ratings of how well companies support women, plus job listings.

  • PowerToFly

    Job board and virtual job fairs, many focused on Latino, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and other underrepresented job seekers.

  • Tech Ladies

    Community and job board for women in tech.

  • Techqueria Job Board

    Openings from companies that want to hire Latino tech professionals.

  • WomenHack

    Invite-only hiring events and job matching for women in tech.

Career growth and leadership

Professional associations and programs for Latina engineers moving up.

  • ALPFA

    Latino professional association founded in 1972, offering leadership development, networking and career programs.

  • HACE

    Nonprofit offering career fairs, leadership programs, scholarships and networking for Latino professionals and students.

  • HITEC

    The Hispanic IT Executive Council, a network offering leadership development, mentoring and awards for Hispanic technology executives.

  • Latino Leadership Institute

    Accelerator, executive networking and leadership programs that help Latino founders grow their businesses and build wealth.

Conferences

Gatherings where Latina technologists can meet in person.

Founders

Support for Latinas starting their own companies.

  • Black and Brown Founders

    Nonprofit offering business guides, financial education and coaching for entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities building tech-enabled businesses.

  • Latino Business Action Network

    Research, education and an accelerator for Latino entrepreneurs.

Listen and read

Podcasts, newsletters, blogs and research on Latinas in tech.

  • Main Branch

    Weekly newsletter on developer fundamentals like git, CI and security by Andrea Griffiths, a self-taught Senior Developer Advocate at GitHub from Colombia.

  • /path2lead

    Engineering leadership newsletter on promotions, first-time manager lessons, Staff+ expectations and AI adoption by Anyell Cano, a Staff Engineering Manager at GitHub.

  • The State of Tech Diversity: The Latine Tech Ecosystem

    2024 report from the Kapor Foundation with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, SomosVC and CHCI.

  • U.S. Latinos in Engineering and Tech Report

    2024 report from SHPE and the Latino Donor Collaborative on Latino students and professionals in engineering and tech, with degree data and recommendations.

Guides

Questions

What communities are there for Latina software engineers?

Communities and nonprofits that connect, mentor and support Latina women working in tech and software engineering. Latina Dev recommends Baddies in Tech, #LatinaGeeks, Latinas in Cyber, Latinas in Tech, Leopard.FYI. See the Communities for Latinas in tech page.

What are the biggest Latino tech communities Latina engineers can join?

Latino tech communities, Slack groups and nonprofits where Latina software engineers can network, find jobs and get mentorship. Latina Dev recommends Latinx in AI, Somos Latinx in Tech, Techqueria. See the Latino tech communities page.

Where can Latina girls learn to code?

Free and low-cost coding and STEM programs for Latina girls and teens in the US. Latina Dev recommends Code2College, Coded By, dev/mission, Digital NEST, Girls Who Code, Hack the Hood, Latinas in STEM Foundation, Latinitas, Mission Bit, MITES at MIT, SMASH, StreetCode Academy. See the Students: K-12 page.

What programs help Latina computer science students in college?

Communities, scholarships and career prep for Latina college students studying computer science. Latina Dev recommends AI4ALL, CodePath, ColorStack, Latinos in Technology Scholarship, SHPE. See the Students: college page.

Where can Latina software engineers find jobs?

Job boards and hiring platforms focused on diversity in tech, including companies that skip whiteboard interviews. Latina Dev recommends Apprenticeships.me, DiversifyTech, Hire-Me, Hiring Without Whiteboards, InHerSight, PowerToFly, Tech Ladies, Techqueria Job Board, WomenHack. See the Find a job page.

How can Latina engineers grow into senior and leadership roles?

Professional associations, cohorts and leadership programs for Latina engineers moving into senior and executive roles. Latina Dev recommends ALPFA, HACE, HITEC, Latino Leadership Institute. See the Career growth and leadership page.

What conferences are there for Latinas in tech?

Conferences and summits where Latina engineers, cybersecurity professionals and tech leaders meet. Latina Dev recommends Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit, State of Latino Entrepreneurship Summit. See the Conferences page.

Where can Latina founders find support for a tech startup?

Accelerators and communities for Latina founders building tech companies. Latina Dev recommends Black and Brown Founders, Latino Business Action Network. See the Founders page.

What podcasts, newsletters and research cover Latinas in tech?

Podcasts, newsletters, blogs and research reports about Latinas in tech and engineering. Latina Dev recommends Main Branch, /path2lead, The State of Tech Diversity: The Latine Tech Ecosystem, U.S. Latinos in Engineering and Tech Report. See the Listen and read page.