Software Engineering & Teaching ProgrammeSkyscanner • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Software Engineering & Teaching Programme
Skyscanner
- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Software Engineering & Teaching Programme
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About Skyscanner Everyone loves travelling, but planning is not without its challenges. That’s why we’ve spent 20 years building tools that turn travel‑planning chaos into a breeze. Today, around 100 million travellers count on us every month to skip the “47 browser tabs open” phase and find flights, cars and hotels quickly and easily. Joining Skyscanner means becoming part of a global brand that’s striving to become the planet’s go‑to travel hack accessible for all. Our vision? To be the world’s number one travel ally.
About the Role Hybrid – a three‑year adventure where software engineering meets the classroom.
What You’ll Be Doing
Learning and teaching side‑by‑side: complete a PGDE in Computer Science, gaining the skills and qualification to teach in Scottish secondary schools.
Engineering real products: contribute to production systems that help millions of travellers plan better trips.
Inspiring future technologists: bring Computer Science to life in the classroom, helping students understand not just how technology works, but why it matters.
Applying theory to practice: connect what you teach with what you build, showing students how software engineering shows up in the real world.
Growing with support: be backed by mentors across both education and industry, supporting you as you develop your technical and teaching skills.
Building adaptable skills: strengthen communication, problem‑solving and leadership skills that travel well between classrooms and codebases.
Shaping your own future: by the end of the programme you’ll be well‑placed to choose a career path that genuinely excites you.
About You
Tech‑curious and people‑powered: love technology and the idea of sharing knowledge with others.
Strong technical foundations: have the building blocks to become an excellent software engineer and the hunger to keep improving.
Committed to growth: motivated to develop both technical skills and personal impact.
A natural problem solver: enjoy tackling tricky challenges and collaborating with others to find smart solutions.
Purpose‑driven: interested in making a real difference – not just shipping code, but shaping futures.
Sustainability and accessibility focused: think in systems and solutions, always aiming for simplicity, inclusivity and long‑term value.
PGDE‑ready: meet the academic requirements for the PGDE in Computer Science, including:
Higher English and National 5 Maths (or equivalent)
A degree with at least 80 SCQF credits (40 at Year 2 level) across relevant computing subjects
40 SCQF credits aligned to the Scottish Computing curriculum
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology and Engineering
What It’s Like Here We are the real deal – no corporate gloss, no empty promises. Just a team of genuinely curious, caring humans building things that help travellers explore the world a little easier. Skyscanner is made up of brilliant humans from every corner of the world. We believe travel makes the world better, and that the same is true of our diverse teams. We’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and products that are accessible to all.
Sound like your kind of adventure? Apply now and help us shape the future of travel – and the next generation of technologists.
We’re committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations for interviews, or wish to apply under the Disability Confident scheme, please let your recruiter know.
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Languages
- English
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