Research and Development Department
At Opera, our Research and Development team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and driving innovation. We take a unique and collaborative approach to exploring and implementing new ideas, ensuring our products remain at the front end. Join us and become part of a team that constantly challenges the status quo and shapes the future of digital experiences.
Uniting Minds for Innovative Breakthroughs
We prioritize inclusive collaboration and transparency. Diverse teams, including developers and QAs, work together regularly, blending Agile, Kanban, and elements of Waterfall. Ideas from everyone, whether managers or developers, are thoroughly discussed to reach consensus, reflecting Opera's commitment to teamwork and the value of every contribution.
Empowering Research and Development Skill Sets
Opera excels in software, offering vast opportunities and recognizing expert talent. We foster knowledge-sharing and provide comprehensive mentorship for new members. Small teams take ownership of features, tackle challenges, and grow with guidance from managers, ensuring both personal and professional development.
Achieving Excellence Through Thoughtful Assessment
In software engineering, we prioritize customized tools for quality. GitLab supports code review, with experts providing valuable insights. Automated tests cover unit tests, browser tests, and APIs, while QA encompasses everything from static analysis to end-to-end tests. Continuous improvement and recognizing achievements drive team excellence.
What’s it like to work in Opera?
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Working at Opera is fast-paced and dynamic, with challenging tasks and quick results. The flat hierarchy enables smooth collaboration. Opera offers freedom to explore diverse projects and technologies, fostering significant personal and professional growth in an environment that values innovation and creativity.
Duane Irvin, Developer
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Data AnalystResearch and Development · Linköping · Hybrid
About Opera
Opera is a leading global internet brand with a large and engaged user base of approximately 300 million average monthly active users. Building on 30 years of innovation, starting with our browser products, we are leveraging our brand as well as our massive and engaged user base in order to expand our offerings and our business. Today, we offer users around the globe a range of products and services that include a variety of PC and mobile browsers, our Opera Gaming portals and development tools, our Opera News content recommendation products, our audience extension product (namely the Opera Ads platform) and a number of AI and Web3 products and services. This comprehensive suite of products is designed to meet the diverse needs and preferences of Opera's growing user base.
Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Opera has a global presence with major hubs in Poland, China, Spain, Scotland, and Sweden, coupled with operations spanning numerous other countries. As a publicly traded company, Opera is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol "OPRA".
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