IBM to create 800 roles in Ireland over three years

IBM is to create an additional 800 jobs across Ireland over the next three years.

The roles will be in area such as research and development, digital sales and consulting.

They will be located in IBM's Dublin campus, as well as in its office in Cork and at its Red Hat subsidiary in Waterford.

The new high-tech jobs will be involved in building advanced software based on generative artificial intelligence, in high growth areas like security, automation and hybrid cloud.

IBM said the availability of a talented workforce in Ireland was among the main reasons for the investment.

"As IBM continues to help organizations transform their businesses with hybrid cloud and AI, attracting, developing, and retaining talent remains a key priority," said James Kavanaugh, IBM senior vice president and chief financial officer.

"Today’s announcement is a result of our strong relationship with IDA Ireland and the Irish government, but is also a testament to the calibre of talent here in Ireland, one of many reasons Ireland continues to be a strategic location for IBM."