Leading companies in the internet and software realm are to create 335 new jobs in Dublin, Cork and Limerick, Taoiseach Enda Kenny, TD, announced today at the Dublin Web Summit.
The jobs in IDA-backed companies are spread across software development, online security, internet and digital media.
One of the world’s largest online targeted advertising platforms, AdRoll, is to establish its European headquarters in Dublin, resulting in 100 new jobs.
Document productivity and workflow player Nitro is to create 50 new jobs at its EMEA HQ in Dublin, supporting all aspects of its international business, from sales and customer service to engineering and marketing.
Some 30 new jobs are to be created by EtQ, a quality and compliance management software provider, at a new EMEA HQ in Limerick. The company is targeting graduates with computer science qualifications and technical sales capabilities.
Disaster recovery player StorageCraft is creating 30 new jobs in IT support, marketing and human resources at its new international headquarters in Cork.
Cloud CRM player Zendesk is also creating 30 new jobs, doubling its Dublin workforce, at its European development centre and data centre in Dublin.
Thirty more jobs are to be created in Dublin by Clio, a cloud-based legal software company which is establishing its European headquarters in the city.
Pearl Street Enterprises, which is one of the fastest -rowing Amazon.com marketplace sellers, is announcing 25 new jobs in Dublin, where it is establishing its worldwide headquarters.
Another 25 jobs are to be created by Minds and Machines, an internet domain name provider, which is establishing its core technical operations in Dublin City.
And finally 15 new jobs are to be created in Dublin by AerData, a provider of software and services for the aviation industry.
“Ireland remains one of the most exciting places in the world for new digital enterprises,” Kenny said today.
“I’m delighted to welcome 335 new jobs in nine companies in the rapidly growing digital sector. As a Government, we are determined to keep building on the 3,000 jobs being created in the private sector each month in order to get people back to work.
“Through the Action Plan for Jobs, we will continue to provide strong, co-ordinated policy support for measures which attract investment and jobs, as well as support for the work of the IDA in targeting high-potential businesses which can be future success stories from an Irish base,” Kenny said.
