Microsoft Ireland has announced plans to create 550 new jobs in its Dublin office — with some roles already taking applications.
The positions will be filled over the next three to four years, however 120 of the jobs are taking applications from today, Friday (November 1).
The roles will be within the areas of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
IRELAND
Microsoft Ireland site leader and corporate vice president of Microsoft Global Operations Service Centre James O’Connor branded Ireland ‘an established hotbed’ for engineering and cyber security.
He noted that Irish universities produced ‘some of the very best graduates’ which was a major reason behind the companies success in the country.
The tech giant has had a presence in Ireland since 1985, with offices in Dublin and Belfast.
The new jobs will be in applied sciences, product management, programme management, security research and software engineering.
Up to 20% of the roles have been set aside for graduates or those starting out in their career.
Mr O’Connor explained that the new employees would work on AI technologies and advancing and enhancing our cybersecurity capabilities.
‘They are going to be working on core technologies across all our key products,’ he said.
EMPLOYED
Following recruitment, more than 4,000 people will be employed by the multinational corporation — 6,000 when LinkedIn employees are included.
The enrollment will also balance out any job losses the tech company was hit with last year, with their workforce cut by 200 post-pandemic.
BOOST
An Taoiseach Simon Harris welcomed the news, noting it highlighted the country’s ‘attractiveness as an investment destination.’
He said: ‘It also promises a significant boost for the AI ecosystem in Ireland.’
Those interested can apply here