At RingCentral, we believe that progress happens when bright minds have the space and support to explore new ideas. That’s why our partnership with the Technical University of Sofia continues to be one of the initiatives we’re most proud of. This collaboration allows us to support the next generation of tech talent while staying closely connected to the academic community that shapes the industry’s future.

A modern lecture hall for the next generation

This November, we opened a newly renovated audience hall at the Technical University of Sofia. This space was created as an environment where students can experiment, collaborate, and grow.

We hope it becomes a place where future engineers debate ideas, test theories, build prototypes, and — most importantly — feel inspired to explore the many paths the tech world offers.

From theory to practice: A Java deep dive with RingCentral’s engineer

Later in the month, students from the Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Informatics had the chance to meet and learn from RingCentral’s Staff Software Engineer, Daniil Bashmakov, who delivered an engaging talk on the intricacies of Java.

His lecture dove into the less-obvious realities of working with a language that’s both powerful and unforgiving. Java’s deep abstraction layers are great at saving developers from boilerplate — until they suddenly aren’t. Daniil walked students through the moments where “everything works… except when it doesn’t” — and how those puzzles help developers grow.

At the heart of his message was a simple but empowering idea: every problem becomes an exciting puzzle when you’re prepared for it. The students got a glimpse into how professional engineers think, troubleshoot, and grow.

Continuing the journey together

Our collaboration with the Technical University of Sofia is built on shared values: curiosity, continuous learning, and the belief that innovation thrives in strong communities. We’re excited for what’s ahead — more learning opportunities and more ways to support students as they explore their passions and begin shaping their careers.

Interested in becoming a part of a team that cares about the future of tech? Learn about job opportunities at our Career’s web page.

Originally published Dec 09, 2025