Opera Software, today announced the official opening of its office in the Czech Republic.

With a strong presence in Central Europe, Opera chose Prague as a launching pad for delivering its Web browser to users in this part of the world. Opera also aims to hire highly qualified software developers and testers to help deliver the Opera browser to the world’s leading consumer electronics manufacturers and telecom operators.

“Opera holds a strong position in the Central European market. Establishing a development office in the region will enable us to strengthen our presence and expand our reach,” says Jon von Tetzchner, CEO and co-founder of Opera Software. He is currently in Prague to open the new office and meet with employees and Opera users. “It’s important for us to be present in local markets and collaborate closely with existing and future business partners, in addition to supporting our loyal user-base.”

Opera aims to hire highly qualified technical personnel for its Prague office. The company is seeking experienced software developers to work on projects for Opera’s global mobile and device customers. Opera is also seeking qualified product testers to join the company’s quality assurance team who works closely with developers and project managers.

The new office will be headed by Jozef Kosoru, who previously worked at Opera’s headquarters in Oslo, Norway.