IBM plans to hire up to 75 software engineers, dedicated to research and development, as it expands its presence in Waterford.
The roles will focus on cutting-edge innovation for IBM Z, the infrastructure powering 70% of global transactions by value.
The engineers will collaborate with IBM’s R&D teams around the world, from designing processors and firmware to software development and advancing the Linux operating system.
IDA Ireland also welcomed IBM’s decision to deepen its collaboration with the South East Technological University, to develop a technical skills ecosystem with a focus on mainframes and Linux.
Nathan Cullen, country general manager, IBM Ireland, said the firm is delighted to expand its footprint in Ireland. “This is testimony to the deep talent pools available across the country, upon which we have steadily built our business, including mainframes which are a cornerstone of global transactions.
“IBM has now operated in Ireland for nearly 70 years and this milestone investment for the region also speaks volumes about the ecosystem that has built up around the South Eastern Technical University.”
IBM last year announced the recruitment of another 800 high-tech jobs in Ireland by 2027, cementing the country’s position as a globally strategic location for the company. These new roles, spanning R&D, digital sales and consulting operations, will be spread across Dublin, Cork and Waterford.
Michael Lohan, IDA Ireland CEO, said the investment is also closely aligned to Adapt Intelligently: A Strategy for Sustainable Growth and Innovation, 2025-29, where IDA has committed to positioning Ireland at the centre of cutting-edge global technological innovation in the next five years.