About the Role
<p data-start="91" data-end="111"><strong data-start="91" data-end="111">About Skyscanner</strong></p>
<p data-start="113" data-end="440">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 whole “47 browser tabs open” phase and find flights, cars, and hotels quickly and easily.</p>
<p data-start="442" data-end="575">Joining Skyscanner means becoming part of a global brand that's striving to become the planet's go-to travel hack accessible for all.</p>
<p data-start="577" data-end="682">Our vision? To be the world's number one travel ally. (Ambitious? Yes, but, hey, that's what got us here).</p>
<p data-start="689" data-end="722"><strong data-start="689" data-end="707">About the role</strong><br data-start="707" data-end="710"><strong data-start="710" data-end="722">(Hybrid)</strong></p>
<p data-start="724" data-end="884">This is not your average programme. It’s a bold, three-year adventure where software engineering meets the classroom — and both worlds level each other up.</p>
<p data-start="886" data-end="1205">You’ll kick things off working at Skyscanner for up to 8 months, before heading to the University of Glasgow to complete a full-time PGDE in Computer Science. After that, you’ll split your time: 3 days a week building real-world software at Skyscanner, and 2 days a week teaching Computer Science in a secondary school.</p>
<p data-start="1207" data-end="1362">The best part? When the programme ends, you get to choose your next chapter — continue in industry, step fully into teaching, or keep a foot in both camps.</p>
<p data-start="1369" data-end="1393"><strong data-start="1369" data-end="1393">What you’ll be doing</strong></p>
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<p data-start="1397" data-end="1560"><strong data-start="1397" data-end="1437">Learning and teaching, side by side:</strong> You’ll complete a PGDE in Computer Science, gaining the skills and qualification to teach in Scottish secondary schools.</p>
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<p data-start="1563" data-end="1733"><strong data-start="1563" data-end="1593">Engineering real products:</strong> You’ll work within a Skyscanner engineering squad, contributing to production systems that help millions of travellers plan better trips.</p>
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<p data-start="1736" data-end="1908"><strong data-start="1736" data-end="1771">Inspiring future technologists:</strong> You’ll bring Computer Science to life in the classroom, helping students understand not just how technology works, but why it matters.</p>
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<p data-start="1911" data-end="2067"><strong data-start="1911" data-end="1943">Applying theory to practice:</strong> You’ll connect what you teach with what you build — showing students how software engineering shows up in the real world.</p>
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<p data-start="2070" data-end="2227"><strong data-start="2070" data-end="2095">Growing with support:</strong> You’ll be backed by mentors across both education and industry, supporting you as you develop your technical and teaching skills.</p>
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<p data-start="2230" data-end="2384"><strong data-start="2230" data-end="2260">Building adaptable skills:</strong> You’ll strengthen communication, problem-solving and leadership skills that travel well between classrooms and codebases.</p>
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<p data-start="2387" data-end="2520"><strong data-start="2387" data-end="2415">Shaping your own future:</strong> By the end of the programme, you’ll be well-placed to choose a career path that genuinely excites you.</p>
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<p data-start="2527" data-end="2540"><strong data-start="2527" data-end="2540">About you</strong></p>
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<p data-start="2544" data-end="2677"><strong data-start="2544" data-end="2580">Tech-curious and people-powered:</strong> You love technology and you’re genuinely excited by the idea of sharing knowledge with others.</p>
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<p data-start="2680" data-end="2823"><strong data-start="2680" data-end="2713">Strong technical foundations:</strong> You’ve got the building blocks to become an excellent software engineer — and the hunger to keep improving.</p>
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<p data-start="2826" data-end="2933"><strong data-start="2826" data-end="2850">Committed to growth:</strong> You’re motivated to develop both your technical skills and your personal impact.</p>
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<p data-start="2936" data-end="3059"><strong data-start="2936" data-end="2965">A natural problem solver:</strong> You enjoy tackling tricky challenges and collaborating with others to find smart solutions.</p>
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<p data-start="3062" data-end="3176"><strong data-start="3062" data-end="3081">Purpose-driven:</strong> You’re interested in making a real difference — not just shipping code, but shaping futures.</p>
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<p data-start="3179" data-end="3325"><strong data-start="3179" data-end="3224">Sustainability and accessibility focused:</strong> You think in systems and solutions, always aiming for simplicity, inclusivity and long-term value.</p>
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<p data-start="3328" data-end="3423"><strong data-start="3328" data-end="3343">PGDE-ready:</strong> You meet the academic requirements for the PGDE in Computer Science, including:</p>
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<p data-start="3428" data-end="3481">Higher English and National 5 Maths (or equivalent)</p>
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<p data-start="3486" data-end="3582">A degree with at least 80 SCQF credits (40 at Year 2 level) across relevant computing subjects</p>
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<p data-start="3587" data-end="3649">40 SCQF credits aligned to the Scottish Computing curriculum</p>
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<p data-start="3656" data-end="3679"><strong data-start="3656" data-end="3679">What it’s like here</strong></p>
<p data-start="3681" data-end="3907">We are the <strong data-start="3692" data-end="3745"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.skyscanner.net/jobs/life" target="_new" data-start="3694" data-end="3743">real deal</a></strong> — 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.</p>
<p data-start="3909" data-end="4286">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 opportunities employer and are committed to building an <strong data-start="4157" data-end="4285"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.skyscanner.net/jobs/esg" target="_new" data-start="4159" data-end="4283">inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and products that are accessible to all</a></strong>.</p>
<p data-start="4288" data-end="4415">Sound like your kind of adventure? Apply now and help us shape the future of travel — and the next generation of technologists.</p>
<p data-start="4417" data-end="5012">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, and/or wish to apply under the <strong data-start="4636" data-end="4727"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.skyscanner.net/news/a-disability-confident-employer" target="_new" data-start="4638" data-end="4725">Disability Confident</a></strong> scheme, please let your recruiter know. If you’d like more information on any of our policies, such as hybrid working or Parental Leave policies (typically we pay a minimum of 24 weeks birth parent/maternity leave globally), our recruitment team can provide more information on these.</p>