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Statistics for data analysis (3+1+1)

1. General Information

This program is designed to train staff with solid statistical knowledge with a focus on the newly recognized field of data science. The curriculum combines rigorous statistical theory with broader practical experience in applying statistical models to data work. Graduates will be in high demand. Most students are expected to be employed as statisticians, analysts and data experts within private and public institutions providing statistical consultations.

  • Name of the proposer: University "Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Information Sciences and Computer Engineering - FINKI
  • Title of the study program: Second cycle academic studies in Statistics for Data Analysis
  • Scientific-research area: technical-technological / natural mathematical
  • Field: Informatics / Mathematics
  • Areas: Mathematical Statistics and Operations Research, Data Processing, Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Information Processing .
  • The value of postgraduate studies is 120 ECTS credits.
  • Duration of studies: 4 semesters .
  • One academic year consists of two semesters lasting 30 weeks (1 semester = 15 weeks).
  • Requirements for enrollment : according to the competition announced by the university, completed undergraduate studies in information science, computer or related fields with a minimum of 180 credits.
  • Introductory Layer : The introductory layer is the first two semesters in which students are offered a set of differential introductory courses. After their successful realization, the student acquires the right to continue with the second year of postgraduate studies.
  • Third semester: 3 Mandatory courses and 2 electives, one of which may be from the University list.
  • Fourth semester : 1 Mandatory course and 1 elective course, the elective course can be from the University list (only if in the first semester the courses are selected at the Faculty level) and the final project - master's thesis from 18 ECTS.
  • 1 ECTS credit corresponds to 30 hours of total work engagement.
  • The number of contact hours is 4.
  • The academic title or degree obtained upon completion of the studies is Master of Science in Information Science - Statistics for Data Analysis

                Master of Science in Informatics - Statistics for Data Analytics

 

2. Introductory layer

The first year of study is the introductory layer for students whose studies lasted less than four years, ie students who gained 180 credits from previous studies. Students must pass differential exams that will enable them to enter the basics of mathematics and computer science needed to successfully complete their studies.

Table 1: List of subjects in the first year of study

РБ CODE / Subject Semester M / E ECTS
1 Mandatory subject 1 from Table 2 VII M 6
2 Mandatory subject 2 from Table 2 VII M 6
3 Mandatory subject 3 from Table 2 VII M 6
4 Mandatory subject 4 from Table 2 VII M 6
5 Elective course 1 * VII E 6
6 Mandatory subject 5 from Table 2 VIII M 6
7 Mandatory subject 6 from Table 2 VIII M 6
8 Mandatory subject 6 from Table 2 VIII M 6
9 Elective course 5 * VIII E 6
10 Selection from the university list of free courses VIII E  

 

Elective courses can be selected from the proposed list of courses of the study program (Table 2), or from the proposed lists of courses from the introductory layer of other study programs of the Faculty of Information Sciences and Computer Engineering. The selection of courses should be made in accordance with the previous knowledge of the candidate and the necessary knowledge to continue with the postgraduate studies in statistics for data analysis. When choosing courses, the student should coordinate with the head of the study program. A free choice of subject is also allowed, which is on the university list of subjects for the first year of two-year postgraduate studies.

After the successful completion of all ten courses and 60 credits, the student with previously acquired 180 ECTS credits (or completed three-year studies) continues with the courses from the second academic year of postgraduate studies - Table 3 (III and IV semester).

  * Selection from the lists of subjects from the introductory layer of all master studies at the Faculty of Information Sciences and Computer Engineering

 

Table 2: List of recommended courses in the first year of study

РБ New code /   Subject Semester ECTS
1 F18L1W011 Discrete Mathematics VII / VIII 6
2 F18L1S013 Calculus VII 6
3 F18L2W006 Probability and statistics VII 6
4 F18L3W035 Linear Algebra and Applications VII 6
5 F18L3W008 Introduction to Data Science VII 6
6 F18L3W161 Social Networks and Media VII 6
7 F18L3W108 Internet of Things VII 6
8 F18L3W004 Databases VII 6
9 F18L3W068 Computing in the Cloud VII 6
10 F18L3S036 Machine learning VIII 6
11 F18L3S150 Data Mining VIII 6
12 F18L3S163 Statistical Modeling VIII 6
13 F18L3S157 Data warehousing and analytics VIII 6
14 F18L1S023 Business Statistics VIII 6
15 F18L3W076 Introduction to time series analysis VIII 6

 

Table 3: List of Postgraduate Courses in Statistics for Data Analysis

РБ CODE / Subject Semester M / E ECTS
1 SNP-Z-1 Data analysis with statistical packages IX M 6
2 SDP-Z-3 Bayesian data analysis IX M 6
3 SDP-Z-4 Data preparation and research IX M 6
4 Elective item from Table 4 IX E 6
5 Elective item from Table 4 IX E 6
6 SNP-Z-2 Regression Models X M 6
7 Elective item from Table 4 X E 6
8 Master Thesis X M 18

 

Table 3 lists the electives from the Statistics for Data Analysis study program. In addition to these courses, the student can choose from all elective courses, defined for all study programs, from the second cycle that are serviced by the faculty. It is allowed to choose one elective subject from the university list nand free electives.

 

 

Table 4: Optional list of offered items

РБ New code /   Subject Semester ECTS
1 Methods of statistical locking IX 6
2 Concepts and application of big data IX 6
3 Analysis and forecasting time series IX 6
4 Advanced algorithms IX 6
5 Modeling and fusing IX 6
6 Information Processing in Biological Systems IX 6
7 Analysis of data from related systems IX 6
8 Text Data Processing IX 6
9 Optimization methods IX 6
10 Data processing in bioinformatics IX 6
11 Network Analysis IX 6
12 Ambiental intelligence IX 6
13 Web of the Future IX 6
14 Statistical Programming X 6
15 Statistical Learning X 6
16 Multidimensional statistical analysis X 6
17 Numerical methods for data science X 6
18 Statistical research skills: editing , reporting and visualization of data X 6
19 Business Analytics X 6
20 Random processes X 6
21 Big Data Modeling and Management X 6
22 Discovering knowledge in big graph data X 6
23 Open and related data X 6
24 Modern Simulations and Modeling X 6
25 Computational paradigms in the Internet of Things X 6
26 Data analysis from mobile sensors / sources X 6
27 Intelligent mobile applications X 6

 

The student can choose a subject from the list of offered elective courses from all study programs of the second cycle of studies. The list of offered electives can be found on this   link .

IT Management (4+1)

IT Management  (4 + 1)

1. General Information

Postgraduate studies in Management in Information Technology aim to provide quality and top European education and training of highly educated staff with in-depth knowledge of methods and techniques for managing ICT projects and systems. Upon completion of their studies, these staff will be able to take responsible positions in the processes of planning, design, management and monitoring of ICT projects and systems, including their business aspects.

The program in Management Studies in Information Technology is compatible with the relevant studies offered at most of the world's universities that support this topic and enable student mobility.

  • Name of the proposer: University "Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of computer science and engineering - FCSE
  • Study Program Name:   IT Management
  • Scientific-research area:   2 technical-technological
  • Field
  • The value of postgraduate studies is   60 ECTS credits .
  • Duration of studies:   2 semesters .
  • One academic year consists of two semesters lasting 30 weeks (1 semester = 15 weeks).
  • Admission Requirements : Students in Information Technology Management can enroll in graduate students who have 240 or 180 undergraduate credits.
  • Introductory layer : Students who have earned less than 240 credits during their studies are offered a variety of introductory courses. After their successful realization, the student acquires the right to continue with the first semester of postgraduate studies.
  • First semester: 2 compulsory courses, 2 elective courses in the field.
  • Second semester: 1 compulsory subject in the field, 1 elective subject in the field and 1 elective subject from the list of UKIM and final project - master's thesis (18 ECTS)
  • 1 ECTS credit corresponds to 30 hours of total work engagement
  • The number of contact hours is 4

Upon successful completion of the postgraduate studies in Information Technology Management, the successful student will possess the following general abilities and qualifications:

  • Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
  • Power of analysis and synthesis
  • Power to apply knowledge in practice
  • Power to generate new ideas (creativity)
  • Power of learning
  • Ability to critique and self-critique
  • Ability to make decisions
  • Knowledge of English
  • Research skills

Upon successful completion of the postgraduate studies in Information Technology Management, the successful student will possess the following specific abilities and qualifications:

Knowledge and Understanding

 

Provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of the theoretical foundations of software and innovation project management, information systems and risk management and other disciplines.
Acquiring the necessary knowledge in the field of management with ICT systems and projects.
Develop advanced skills in planning, designing, designing, managing, testing, and implementing ICT systems and projects.
Demonstrates a high level of professional competence in the analysis of empirical data in the fields of business, industry, economics and government.
Work with applied projects to manage projects, resources, money and people.
Governs the latest industry standards and best practices, as well as opportunities for improvement and future development in the area.

Applying knowledge and Understanding

 

Can apply knowledge and understanding for professional development in a narrower area of ​​Information Technology Management.
Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary for the individual to be competent in managing IT systems and projects at a high level.
The competencies qualify him with a solid management and technical basis with the possibility to include a selected range of broader aspects of Management in Information Technology and the like that will suitthe needs of the professional in this field with constant and rapid development.
In-depth management knowledge required for efficient work of ICT manager, independent specialist or member of specialized team.

Ability to evaluate

Demonstrates a commitment to self-improvement and continuous professional development
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of advanced analysis and design techniques in the fields of Information Technology Management.
Demonstrates knowledge of best practices for improving productivity and mutual understanding in business organizations taking into account personal, social, scientific and ethical aspects.
Demonstrates the ability to make managerial decisions independently and link business practice with application solutions.

Communication Skills

Demonstrates the ability to communicate with colleagues and work in a team through a high level of awareness of the importance and power of communications.
Illustrates effective exchange of information, ideas and reasoned arguments.
Demonstrates high ability to work and lead multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrates ability to plan and manage time at managerial level and professional socialization and conflict resolution.
Recognizes complex organizational structures and the need to restructure them,   understands their impact on effectiveness and efficiency in combination with modern technologies.

  Learning Skills

Demonstrates an understanding of the basics of research methodology, with the ability to evaluate, design and conduct research in the field, formulate, plan a research project and communicate in depth on a topic.
Demonstrates the ability to reasonably evaluate and generate ideas with creative and critical thinking, mastering new theories, models, techniques and technologies, while appreciating the need for continuous professional development.
Able to select and understand procedures and methods for structuring, consolidating, and handling information and data in an environment.
Has high self-confidence and independence, proactivity and self-awareness to perform and delegate tasks and manage further career.

 

Acquired title:   Master of Information Science and Computer Engineering in the field of Information Technology Management.  

2. Studies
 

Table 1:  Schedule of the courses in semesters and academic study years (AC)

 

List
Number

Course
code

Course title

Semester

Weekly fund of classes

ECTS

L

E

FIRST YEAR

1.

IT-I-03

ICT Management    

9

4

0

6

2.

ITMWE02

Advanced ICT Innovation and
Entrepreneurship

9

2

1

6

3.

ITMWE01

Advanced Software Project Management

9

4

0

6

4.

 

Elective course

9

 

 

6

5.

 

Elective course

9

 

 

6

6.

ITMSE01

Advanced Software Requirements
Engineering

10

2

0

6

7.

 

Elective course

10

 

 

6

8.

 

Master's Thesis

10

 

 

18

Total hours (lectures / exercises) and number of ECTS credits in the academic year

 

 

60

2.1 Electives

The student can choose a subject from the list of offered elective subjects from all study programs of the second cycle of studies. The list of offered elective courses can be found at   this link  .
 

 

Number

 

Code

 

Name of the object

 

Semester

Weekly fund of classes

 

ECTS

 

Unit

L

E

1

ITMWE07

Management of Databases   

9

2

2

6

FINKI

 

2

 

ITMWE06

Information security management   

 

9

 

2

 

1

 

6

 

FINKI

 

3

 

SI-Z-01

Software Lifecycle Management   

 

9

 

4

 

0

 

6

 

FINKI

4

BK-I-12

Change and risk management

9

4

0

6

FINKI

 

5

 

ITMWE10

Managing the Software Testing Process    

 

9

 

2

 

1

 

6

 

FINKI

 

6

 

CC-I-02

Big Data and Distributed Data Analytics

 

9

 

2

 

2

 

6

 

FINKI

 

7

 

ITMWE03

Advanced Management Information Systems   

 

9

 

2

 

2

 

6

 

FINKI

 

8

 

ITMWE08

e-Government advanced topics   

 

9

 

3

 

1

 

6

 

FINKI

9

ITMWE04

Business Design Thinking      

9

4

0

6

FINKI

10

ITMWE11

Digital Transformation   

9

2

2

6

FINKI

11

IT-I-04

E-business

9

4

0

6

FINKI

 

12

 

IT-I-10

Internet Infrastructure management

 

9

 

4

 

0

 

6

 

FINKI

 

13

 

EI-I-01

Requirements Analysis in Ecosystem informatics

 

9

 

3

 

0

 

6

 

FINKI

 

14

 

IS-I-07

Systems for data-based business decision

 

9

 

4

 

0

 

6

 

FINKI

15

KN-I-10

Business process mining

9

4

0

6

FINKI

 

16

 

SDP-Z-4

Wrangling and exploratory data analysis

 

9

 

4

 

0

 

6

 

FINKI

 

17

 

IS-I-06

Information Systems Analysis and Design

 

9

 

4

 

0

 

6

 

FINKI

18

IT-I-18

Data Science

9

4

0

6

FINKI

 

19

 

SNP-Z-1

Data Analysis Using Statistical Packages

 

9

 

4

 

2

 

6

 

FINKI

20

CC-I-04

Business modelling

9

4

0

6

FINKI

21

IS-I-01

Collective Intelligence

9

4

0

6

FINKI

22

ITMWE09

Human resource management    

9

2

0

6

FINKI

 

23

 

SI-I-05

Model based software Engineering

 

9

 

4

 

0

 

6

 

FINKI

24

SI-I-07

Engineering ethics

10

4

0

6

FINKI

 

25

 

SI-I-08

Engineering ERP business Systems

 

10

 

4

 

0

 

6

 

FINKI

26

ITMSE02

IT Service Management

10

2

0

6

FINKI

27

CC-I-07

Small business management

10

3

0

6

FINKI

28

CI-I-11

Decision support systems

10

4

0

6

FINKI

29

SI-I-13

Software Architectures

10

4

0

6

FINKI

30

ITMSE05

Strategic management in IT

10

2

0

6

FINKI

 

 

 

31

 

 

 

EDU-I-10

Student Involvement in Humanitarian, Free and Open-Source Software Development

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

FINKI

 

32

 

ITMSE06

Management of Electronic Educational Systems

 

10

 

2

 

1

 

6

 

FINKI

33

IT-I-08

Digital Marketing

10

4

0

6

FINKI

34

EDU-Z-04

Gaming in education

10

2

2

6

FINKI

 

 

35

 

 

EDU-I-04

Recommender Systems, Virtual Guidance and Self- Help in Knowledge Mastery

 

 

10

 

 

2

 

 

2

 

 

6

 

 

FINKI

 

36

 

ITMSE07

Data Science Project Management

 

10

 

2

 

1

 

6

 

FINKI

37

SDP-I-4

Business analytics

10

2

2

6

FINKI

38

SI-I-09

Software Reliability

10

4

0

6

FINKI

Total:

 

 

 

 

IT Management (3 +1+1)

IT Management   (3 + 1 + 1)

1. General Information

Postgraduate studies in Information Technology Management aim to provide quality and top European education and training of highly educated staff with in-depth knowledge of methods and techniques for managing ICT projects and systems. Upon completion of their studies, these staff will be able to take responsible positions in the processes of planning, design, management and monitoring of ICT projects and systems, including their business aspects.

The program in Management Studies in Information Technology is compatible with the relevant studies offered at most of the world's universities that support this topic and enable student mobility.

  • Name of the proposer: University "Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje,   Faculty of Information Sciences and Computer Engineering - FINKI
  • Study Program Name:   Information Technology Management
  • Scientific-research area:   2 technical-technological
  • Field
  • The value of postgraduate studies is   60 ECTS credits .
  • Duration of studies:   2 semesters .
  • One academic year consists of two semesters lasting 30 weeks (1 semester = 15 weeks).
  • Admission Requirements : Students in Information Technology Management can enroll in graduate students who have 240 or 180 undergraduate credits.
  • Introductory layer : Students who have earned less than 240 credits during their studies are offered a set of differential introductory courses. After their successful realization, the student acquires the right to continue with the first semester of postgraduate studies.
  • First semester: 2 mandatory courses, 2 elective courses in the field.
  • Second semester: 1 mandatory subject in the field, 1 elective subject in the field and 1 elective subject from the list of UKIM and final project - master's thesis (18 ECTS)
  • 1 ECTS credit corresponds to 30 hours of total work engagement
  • The number of contact hours is 4

Upon successful completion of the postgraduate studies in Information Technology Management, the successful student will possess the following general abilities and qualifications:

  • Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
  • Power of analysis and synthesis
  • Power to apply knowledge in practice
  • Power to generate new ideas (creativity)
  • Power of learning
  • Ability to critique and self-critique
  • Ability to make decisions
  • Knowledge of English
  • Research skills

Upon successful completion of the postgraduate studies in Information Technology Management, the successful student will possess the following specific abilities and qualifications:

    Knowledge and Understanding

 

Provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of the theoretical foundations of software and innovation project management, information systems and risk management and other disciplines.

Acquiring the necessary knowledge in the field of management with ICT systems and projects.

Development of advanced skills in planning, design, design, management, testing, and implementation of ICT systems and projects.

Demonstrates a high level of professional competence in the analysis of empirical data in the fields of business, industry, economics and government.

 

Work with applied projects to manage projects, resources, money and people.

Governs the latest industry standards and best practices, as well as opportunities for improvement and future development in the area.

  Applying knowledge and   understanding

 

Can apply knowledge and understanding for professional development in a narrower area of ​​Information Technology Management.

Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary for the individual to be competent in managing IT systems and projects at a high level.

The competenciesQualify with solid management and technical foundation with the ability to include a selected range of broader aspects of Management in Information Technology and the like that will meet the needs of the professional in this field with constant and rapid development.

 

In-depth management knowledge required for effective work of ICT manager, independent specialist or member of specialized team.

  Ability to evaluate

Demonstrates a commitment to self-improvement and continuous professional development

Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of advanced analysis and design techniques in the fields of Information Technology Management.

Demonstrates knowledge of best practices for improving productivity and mutual understanding in business organizations taking into account personal, social, scientific and ethical aspects.

Demonstrates the ability to make managerial decisions independently and link business practice with application solutions.

  Communication Skills

Demonstrates the ability to communicate with colleagues and work in a team through a high level of awareness of the importance and power of communication.

Illustrates effective exchange of information, ideas and reasoned proposals.

Demonstrates high ability to work and lead multidisciplinary teams

Demonstrates ability to plan and manage time at managerial level and professional socialization and conflict resolution.

Recognizes complex organizational structures and the need to restructure them,   understands their impact on effectiveness and efficiency in combination with modern technologies.

 

  Learning Skills

Demonstrates an understanding of the basics of research methodology, with the ability to evaluate, design and conduct research in the field, formulate, plan a research project and communicate in depth on a topic.

 

Demonstrates the ability to reasonably evaluate and generate ideas with creative and critical thinking, mastering new theories, models, techniques and technologies, while appreciating the need for continuous professional development.

Able to select and understand procedures and methods for structuring, consolidating, and handling information and data in an environment.

Has high self-confidence and independence, proactivity and self-awareness to perform and delegate tasks and manage further career.

 

Acquired title:   Master of Information Science and Computer Engineering in Information Technology Management. & Nbsp;

2.   Introductory layer

The introductory layer is intended for students who study for less than four years or have earned less than 240 credits from previous studies.

Table 1: List of introductory layer items

 

 

Code

Subject

Weekly fund

Semester

ECTS

1  

  CSEW501

 Management Information Systems  *

2 + 2 + 1

winter

6

2  

  CSEW705

  Innovation in ICT   *

2 + 1 + 2

winter

6

3  

 

  Selected from Table 2

 

winter

6

4  

 

  Selected from Table 2

 

winter

6

5  

 

  Selected from Table 2

 

winter

6

  6  

  CSES811

  Entrepreneurship *  

2 + 1 + 2

summer

6

7  

  CSES634

  ICT Project Management *  

2 + 2 + 1

summer

6

8  

 

  Selected from Table 2

 

summer

6

9  

 

  Selected from Table 2

 

summer

6

10  

 

  Elective **

 

summer

6

* If the student has passed the course in his / her undergraduate studies, he / she will have to choose another course from the list of elective courses from the introductory layer (Table 2).

** The course can be selected from the list of electives from Table 2 or from the university list of free electives

Table 2: List of introductory electives

 

Code

Subject

Weekly fund

Semester

ECTS

1  

  CSEW528

User support 

2 + 1 + 2

winter

6

2  

  CSEW505

Software requirements analysis

2 + 2 + 1

winter

6

3  

  CSEW701

Information Systems Analysis and Design 

2 + 2 + 2

winter

6

4  

  CSEW704

Design of integrated systems

2 + 1 + 2

winter

6

5  

  CSEW511

Software design and architecture

2 + 1 + 2

winter

6

6  

  CSEW514

Implementation of Free and Open Source Systems  

2 + 1 + 2

winter

6

7  

  CSEW515

Computer Ethics

4 + 0 + 0

winter

6

8  

  CSEW310

Marketing 

2 + 2 + 1

winter

6

9

  CSES631

Software quality and testing

2 + 1 + 2

summer

6

10

  CSES625

IS development process

2 + 2 + 2

summer

6

11

  CSES612

Electronic & Mobile Commerce 

2 + 2 + 2

summer

6

12

  CSES610

e-Government 

2 + 1 + 2

summer

6

13

  CSES617

Business Process Modeling

2 + 1 + 2

summer

6

14

  CSES606

Geographic Information Systems 

2 + 1 + 2

summer

6

15

  CSES205

Business and Management

2 + 2 + 1

summer

6

16

  CSES628

Service Oriented Architectures

2 + 2 + 2

summer

6

17

  UKIM-I

Selection from University list of free courses

 

 

 

 

After successfully completing all ten courses and achieving 60 credits, the student with previously acquired 180 ECTS credits (or completed three-year studies) continues with the subjects from the second academic year of postgraduate studies.

 

3. Studies
 

Table 1: List of Postgraduate Courses

 

 

Code

Item name

Status

Semester

ECTS

П

А

Л

1

ITMW01

Advanced software project management 

M

winter

6

2

1

0

2

ITMW02

Advanced ICT Innovation and Entrepreneurship 

M

winter

6

2

1

0

3

 

Elective

E

winter

6

 

 

 

4

 

Elective

E

winter

6

 

 

 

5

 

Elective

E

winter

6

 

 

 

6

ITMS01

Advanced Software Requirements Engineering 

M

summer

6

2

1

0

7

 

Elective

E

summer

6

 

 

 

8

 

Master Thesis

M

summer

18

 

 

 

3.1 Elective Courses

The student can choose a subject from the list of offered elective subjects from all study programs of the second cycle of studies. The list of offered elective courses can be found at   this link.

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We have a global mindset and big ambitions but remain a start-up at heart. We value empowerment and flexibility and keep our structure flat to keep moving fast and avoid unnecessary politics. Tired of blending into the crowd? Join us and do work you can truly be proud of. Check our open-source projects here!

Purpose of the role

MSA is a highly multi-disciplinary group started in 2019 to tackle difficult mail delivery, spam, abuse, and account security problems that impact the Proton ecosystem. We built sophisticated systems from scratch that combine human intelligence and machine learning to make tens of millions of realtime or asynchronous decisions each day. As of late 2023, our areas of focus are 1) mail delivery and spam, 2) abuse and account security, 3) site reliability of Proton, and 4) a new product involving blockchains. Over the past few years, our custom systems have reduced spam filter misclassifications by over 60%, blocked millions of abusive bulk signups, protected hundreds of thousands of users from account compromise by attackers, and mitigated hundreds of DDoS attacks. In order to move fast with limited resources, we are organized into autonomous teams responsible for the whole system, with expertise across infrastructure, data storage, backend, web and mobile apps, machine learning, security and operational excellence. In 3 years, we grew from 2 engineers to over 30 engineers and analysts, spread across 3 continents for 24/7 coverage. We are looking for humble, mission-driven, systems-thinking people who want to make a big impact in a startup environment.

What you will do

MSA builds and operates many services responsible for different domains. You will:

  • work with other engineers and analysts to design, build, and operate these systems
  • work on special user-facing features involving frontend and backend software development
  • You will have the opportunity to play Product or Project Managers roles and lead the whole planning and development process
  • be responsible for the operational excellence of the systems/features and their interaction with other systems
  • You may work on MSA's custom systems written in Python or on the main Proton API written in PHP or on Proton Web apps written in React or even on native iOS and Android mobile apps

Job requirements

  • Familiar with backend development (Python, PHP, or Go)
  • Familiar with frontend design and development (JavaScript, React, Typescript, or jQuery)
  • Familiarity with building complex production systems
  • Familair with data processing and storage (MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka, Elastic, Ceph, ClickHouse)
  • Excellent English communications, both written and spoken

Bonus points for: 

  • experience with machine learning and real-time prediction systems
  • experience with iOS or Android app development
  • experience with managing Linux servers, including infrastructure as code (Puppet, Ansible) and containerization

What We Offer

  • Office First: Collaboration is easier and more effective in person, which is why we have offices in Geneva, Zurich, Prague, Barcelona, Paris, London, Vilnius, Skopje, and Taipei. You can also enjoy working from home up to 30% of the time, while enjoying great company during our three core days in the office. Depending on the role, fully remote positions may also be available.
  • Technology: We provide all the devices and software you need to excel in your role, ensuring you have the best tools at your disposal to achieve your goals.
  • Food: Lunch and snacks are provided by Proton every day at our offices.
  • Transport: We will always support our employees with transport costs through subsidizing public transport, bike allowances, or parking spaces based on your office location.
  • Stock Options: At Proton, we are all owners of the company and you get stock options when you join us.
  • Flexible Working: You can define your own working hours as long as it works with team meetings.
  • Learning and Development: We are committed to your professional growth. Proton offers various learning opportunities, including training programs, conferences and events, and continual learning.
  • Employee Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance plans, competitive retirement savings options, generous vacation and leave policies, and wellness programs.
  • Work that Matters: Proton is a community-first organization, started with the support of a crowdfunding campaign and built with community input. To this day, Proton’s only source of revenue is user subscriptions. Over 100 million people trust and support Proton, and we put our users and community first in everything we do. Read more about our impact here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Proton, we believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our mission to provide privacy as a default for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical ability, or socio-economic background, feel valued and empowered. We strive to create equal opportunities, promote open dialogue, and support continuous learning to ensure every voice is heard and respected.

If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know.

Candidate Privacy Notice

When you apply for a position, refer a candidate, or are considered for a role at Proton Technologies AG (Proton, we, us, or our), your information is stored in Greenhouse, in accordance with their Service Privacy Policy. This information is used to evaluate your suitability for the posted position. We also retain this information for consideration for future roles that you may apply for or that we believe may align with your background and skills.

If we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your information, we will either delete or anonymize it. Should you have any inquiries about how we use or manage your information, or if you wish to access, correct, or delete your data, please contact our privacy team at careers@proton.ch.

Proton does not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from candidates. We will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from an unsolicited offer, even if the candidate is subsequently hired by Proton.

To learn more about our privacy policy, please visit our privacy policy page.

 

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Табови

д-р Ана Мадевска Богданова

Desktop Engineer (Inbox)

Location: Skopje office (70%)

Apply at: https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/proton/jobs/4634890101

Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default

At Proton, we believe that privacy is a fundamental human right and the cornerstone of democracy. Since our inception in 2014, founded by a team of scientists from CERN, we have dedicated ourselves to providing free and open-source technology to millions worldwide, ensuring access to privacy, security, and freedom online.

Our journey began with Proton Mail, the largest secure email service globally, and has since expanded to include Proton VPN, Proton Calendar, Proton Drive, and Proton Pass. These tools empower individuals and organizations to take control of their personal data, break away from Big Tech’s invasive practices, and defeat censorship. Our work impacts hundreds of millions of lives, from activists on the front lines defending freedom to leaders in governments protecting sensitive information. In some cases, Proton’s services have even been instrumental in saving lives by enabling secure and private communications in high-risk situations.

Proton is a profitable company that does not rely upon VC funding, supporting over 100 million user accounts with a growing team of over 500 people from over 50 different countries, from the world's top companies and universities. We value intelligence, learning potential, and ambition in our hiring process. Adaptability is key as we navigate uncharted territories and redefine how business is conducted online.

Hiring at Proton is highly selective, with less than 1% of candidates hired. We believe smaller teams of exceptional talent will always prevail over larger teams with lower talent density. You will have the opportunity work with many of the world's top minds in their fields, ranging from former international math and science olympiad winners to chess champions.

We have a global mindset and big ambitions but remain a start-up at heart. We value empowerment and flexibility and keep our structure flat to keep moving fast and avoid unnecessary politics. Tired of blending into the crowd? Join us and do work you can truly be proud of. Check our open-source projects here!

The Team

The Inbox Business Unit drives the development of Proton Mail (our flagship product line) and Proton Calendar. We are a cross-functional team of (ballpark figure) 60 engineers, product managers, designers and data analysts. We are committed to constantly push the boundaries of what we can achieve. It’s not always an easy journey, but it’s one that offers the chance to create meaningful impact and drive lasting change.

The Inbox Desktop team is responsible for developing desktop clients of Inbox i.e. Proton Mail Desktop App, Proton Mail Bridge, and the Export tool. Because most of these applications are premium offerings of Proton, we put a very high emphasis on product and engineering quality. We are in the process of rebuilding our client applications on a new, innovative technology stack. As part of this technological transformation, we are also restructuring our team, and we are looking for a smart and ambitious Junior Software Development Engineer to strengthen our team by helping on Proton Mail Bridge and the Export tool.

Tech Stack and Tools

  • Proton Mail Bridge is developed using Golang, C++, Qt, and released on 3 platforms (macOS, Windows, Linux).
  • All our client-code is open-source and GPL3.
  • Our backend runs on premise in Proton's data-centers.
  • To organise our work we use standard tools such as Jira, Confluence, and GitLab.

Purpose of the role

As a Junior Software Development Engineer in the Inbox Desktop team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining one of Proton's most mature desktop offerings, Proton Mail Bridge. We expect you to be customer-centric, continuous learner, passionate about technology and usability. You are an adept at turning technical complexities into seamless user experiences. Effective teamwork, collaboration with Product, Design, APIs, and your team, and data-driven decision-making are essential aspects of this role.

In the Inbox organisation, we believe that a psychologically safe environment is critical to foster innovation, collaboration, and growth. We are rooted in science, and according to both academic research and empirical evidence, teams that feel safe to take risks and express their ideas are more likely to be innovative and perform better: you will play a key role in helping us creating such an environment across the entire organisation. 

What you will do

  • Develop, deploy and support high-quality user experiences on Proton Mail Bridge and the Export tool including existing and new feature development.
  • Collaborate with QA, designers, and product managers, to make our product better and better.
  • Work with senior software engineers to learn how to write clear, concise and testable code to maintain and elevate the quality of our codebase.
  • Analyse the MIME structure of messages and take an active part in test automation.
  • Strive for frequent releases, write code with growing test coverage and use CI.
  • Maintain our team and system documentation.
  • Take part in team activities, such as project meetings, code reviews, and pair programming.
  • Foster a culture of learning, creativity, and accountability for the best possible work.

Job requirements

While we prefer candidates who cover the entire skillset, do not hesitate to apply if you are not an exact match, as we are willing to help you grow in certain areas.

  • Coding: Professional software development experience with Golang (a significant portion of the codebase is in Golang) or other object-oriented compiled languages such as C++ or Rust. Familiarity with Qt. Experience with writing automated tests for your code. Comfortable using collaboration and developer efficiency tools such as Git, GitLab, GitHub, IDEs, etc.
  • Desktop software development: Experience in developing and troubleshooting desktop applications on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • Problem-solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently remotely while protecting our user’s privacy.
  • Collaborative skills: Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, excellent written communication skills, and experience working in a distributed team setup.
  • Product mindset: A product mindset with a focus on offering outstanding user experience in a successful business environment.
  • Security focus: Understanding of secure coding practices and a commitment to maintaining high levels of security and privacy.
  • Hybrid work environment: Able to work from the office (70%).

Bonus points for:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree (or close to completion) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Awareness of common security issues in client-side development, such as those in the OWASP top ten, and how to mitigate them.
  • Familiarity with UX, accessibility, internationalisation, and localisation concerns and solutions.
  • Experience with Grafana or other monitoring platforms.

What We Offer

  • Office First: Collaboration is easier and more effective in person, which is why we have offices in Geneva, Zurich, Prague, Barcelona, Paris, London, Vilnius, Skopje, and Taipei. You can also enjoy working from home up to 30% of the time, while enjoying great company during our three core days in the office. 
  • Technology: We provide all the devices and software you need to excel in your role, ensuring you have the best tools at your disposal to achieve your goals.
  • Food: Lunch and snacks are provided by Proton every day at our offices.
  • Transport: We will always support our employees with transport costs through subsidising public transport, bike allowances, or parking spaces based on your office location.
  • Stock Options: At Proton, we are all owners of the company and you get stock options when you join us.
  • Flexible Working: You can define your own working hours as long as it works with team meetings.
  • Learning and Development: We are committed to your professional growth. Proton offers various learning opportunities, including training programs, conferences and events, and continual learning.
  • Employee Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance plans, competitive retirement savings options, generous vacation and leave policies, and wellness programs.
  • Work that Matters: Proton is a community-first organisation, started with the support of a crowdfunding campaign and built with community input. To this day, Proton’s only source of revenue is user subscriptions. Over 100 million people trust and support Proton, and we put our users and community first in everything we do. Read more about our impact here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Proton, we believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our mission to provide privacy as a default for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical ability, or socio-economic background, feel valued and empowered. We strive to create equal opportunities, promote open dialogue, and support continuous learning to ensure every voice is heard and respected.

If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know.

Candidate Privacy Notice

When you apply for a position, refer a candidate, or are considered for a role at Proton Technologies AG (Proton, we, us, or our), your information is stored in Greenhouse, in accordance with their Service Privacy Policy. This information is used to evaluate your suitability for the posted position. We also retain this information for consideration for future roles that you may apply for or that we believe may align with your background and skills.

If we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your information, we will either delete or anonymise it. Should you have any inquiries about how we use or manage your information, or if you wish to access, correct, or delete your data, please contact our privacy team at careers@proton.ch.

Proton does not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from candidates. We will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from an unsolicited offer, even if the candidate is subsequently hired by Proton.

To learn more about our privacy policy, please visit our privacy policy page.

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URBANFLOODS

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URBANFLOODS: Strengthening Flood Resilience Across the Adriatic-Ionian Region

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URBANFLOODS project aims to raise public awareness, suggests guidelines for flood prevention, and provides strategic action plans for the short, medium, and long term. The project is designed to benefit local authorities, communities, policymakers, and the public, who should consider these recommendations for building more flood-resilient cities in the future.

Project info box

  • Name of the project: URBANFLOODS: Strengthening Flood Resilience Across the Adriatic-Ionian Region
  • Source of funding: Interreg IPA-Adrion 
  • Implementation period: from 01/09/2024 to 31/08/2027
  • Total budget€ - 1.747.583,17 € (80% EU contribution - 85% IPA contribution)
  • Website: https://urbanfloods.interreg-ipa-adrion.eu/

Project’s description:

The Adriatic-Ionian region, with its unique geographical and climatic conditions, is increasingly susceptible to severe floods due to the combination of climate change and land use. These events have led to significant geomorphological changes in river channels and, historically, have caused considerable damage to lives, property, agriculture, and tourism infrastructure.

The goal of the URBANFLOODS project is to strengthen urban resilience against the growing threat of floods, particularly targeting rivers and streams in urban areas within the Adriatic-Ionian region. By developing an integrated decision support system in accordance with the EU Floods Directive and an innovative communication and learning platform, the project aims to transform flood management and preparedness.

 

Specific objectives of the project

  • Joint Development of an Integrated Decision Support System (DSS): Involves creating an advanced data-driven system that offers comprehensive solutions for flood management and early warning systems.
  • Strengthening Natural and Civil Protection Mechanisms: Focuses on improving existing strategies for natural and civil protection and introducing new measures to further safeguard the Adriatic-Ionian region from flood risks.
  • Analysis of Established Protocols for Effective Practices, Transnational Strategies, and Action Plans: A process that includes identifying, documenting, and adopting successful flood management strategies and action plans, which can serve as a reference for other regions facing similar challenges.
  • Education of Local Communities: Aims to enhance the understanding of flood risks among local communities by encouraging a culture of "preparedness" and promoting proactive measures to mitigate potential impacts.

Main expected results

  • Unified DSS: A single, integrated DSS will enhance the capacity of local authorities to mitigate urban flood risks and increase urban resilience by offering sophisticated, data-driven flood management solutions. This unified DSS will be validated and demonstrated across nine different pilot locations.
  • Transnational URBANFLOODS Strategy: A comprehensive transnational strategy will be established to achieve efficient and effective flood management. This strategy will provide a shared vision, goals, objectives, policies, actions, and measures, all based on a data-driven approach.
  • Three Action Plans: Three action plans will be developed to translate the transnational strategy into actionable steps. These plans aim to enhance knowledge and support decision-making across three key categories of institutions: (1) local/regional authorities, (2) civil protection agencies, and (3) national authorities.
  • Memorandum of Cooperation: A formal agreement among partners to continue collaboration post-project completion. This memorandum will promote knowledge exchange and the transfer of best practices among partners and relevant stakeholders, increasing the visibility of project outcomes to support future synergies and raise public awareness and preparedness, thereby maximizing the project's potential impact.

PARTNERS

  • University of Western Macedonia, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering – Greece (EL) – Lead Partner
  • Hydro-engineering Institute Sarajevo – Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA)
  • Development centre Murska Sobota – Slovenia (SI)
  • Macerata Municipality– Italy (IT)
  • Regional development agency Backa – Serbia (RS)
  • Municipal Enterprise for Water Supply and Sewerage of Kozani – Greece (EL)
  • Hydrowater-Albania sh.p.k – Albania (AL)
  • Rijeka Development Agency Porin Ltd. – Croatia (HR)
  • Faculty of  Computer Science and Engineering, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje – North Macedonia (MK)
  • EuroMediterranean Center for the Sustainable Development – SVI.MED NPO – Italy (IT)
  • Center for Knowledge Management CKM – North Macedonia (MK)

Associated partners

  • Municipality of Scicli  –  IT
  • Municipality of Modica  –  IT
  • Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO) – SI
  • Agency for watershed of the Adriatic Sea – BA
  • Water Supply and Sewerage Association of Albania – AL
  • MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY, GENERAL DIRECTORATE FOR WATER – EL
  • Public Water Management Company “Vode Vojvodine” – RS
  • Municipality of Kozani – EL
  • Centre for Crisis Mangement – MK
  • Institute of Sustainable Development and Management of Natural Resources-UCRI TEMENUS UOWM – EL
  • Public Institution for protected area management in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County – HR

Pilot sites

  • Siopoto - Greece
  • Matica river - Bosnia & Herzegovina
  • Ledava river - Slovenia
  • Fosso Narducci - Italy
  • Modica-Scicli torrent - Italy
  • Karaš river - Serbia
  • Tirana river - Albania
  • Rjecina river - Croatia
  • Kriva Reka river - North Macedonia

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The URBANFLOODS project is co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg IPA ADRION Programme.