IBM has announced plans to create 800 new AI jobs across Ireland over the next three years. This major investment marks the biggest job announcement in the country's multinational sector this year, focusing on building advanced AI software in areas like security, automation, and hybrid cloud. IBM's commitment to Ireland underscores the country's position as a hub for top global tech companies.
IBM has announced plans to create 800 new AI jobs across Ireland over the next three years.
This significant investment by the US software and consultancy services provider marks the biggest job announcement in the country's multinational sector this year.
The new roles will involve building advanced software based on generative artificial intelligence in high-growth areas like security, automation, and hybrid cloud.
IBM, already one of the largest multinational employers in Ireland with 3,000 staff, cited the availability of a talented workforce as a key reason for the investment.
This move reflects IBM's commitment to helping organizations transform their businesses with hybrid cloud and AI.
Other major tech companies like Alphabet, Amazon, Apple,
Facebook, Intel, Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, and Tencent also maintain significant operations in Ireland, making it home to 16 of the top 20 global tech companies and the top 3 enterprise software providers.