11 Sep 2024
NetApp to create 60 jobs in Cork Docklands
NetApp, a global, cloud-led, data-centric software company, today announced the creation of 60 new jobs in Cork. Their international headquarters office is in Navigation Square within Cork’s Docklands, Ireland’s largest and most ambitious urban regeneration project.
This investment comes as growth in AI drives demand for data infrastructure and hybrid cloud services. These new software engineering roles will support NetApp customers as they deploy AI to accelerate innovation and transform operations.
The firm opened its international headquarters in 2022 on Navigation Square within Cork’s Docklands where it runs global commercial, support, and technology operations. They currently employ around 300 people in the city. However, the company is now recruiting in other disciplines including cloud architecture, technical support, sales, business development, and accounting.
“The world is experiencing technological change at a scale never witnessed before. NetApp is creating these roles in Cork to help our customers adapt to this change and solve the challenges posed by increased AI adoption and rapid data growth.
“We want the best software developers and technologists to join us and lay the foundations for the AI systems that will transform business and society the world over.
“NetApp’s presence in Ireland has grown rapidly in two years and the entire company is excited for the next chapter in the story. Cork and the wider Munster area is home to some incredible talent and has provided a warm welcome to team members that have relocated here.”
James McGowan, Senior Director, NetApp
The announcement by NetApp is one of a number of jobs announcements for Cork in recent weeks.
Cara Partners, a member of the Schwabe Group has announced a €130m modernisation and expansion of its Little Island Facility in Cork. This multi-million-euro investment is expected to create 60 new highly skilled roles over the next four years.
Cork-based cybersecurity company Smarttech247 to create 50 jobs. Expansion plans will focus on channel and strategic partnerships with creation of new jobs
Smarttech247, a multi-award-winning provider of AI-enhanced cybersecurity services providing automated managed detection and response for a portfolio of international clients, announces the launch of a new route to market strategy. The launch is part of its wider growth plans and expansion of their Cork-based team over the next 12 months.
Live, work, study and invest in Cork
These recent announcements highlight the crucial role Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays in igniting the economy in the region. These companies are undoubtedly drawn to the talent emerging by the city’s two universities, University College Cork (UCC) and Munster Technological University (MTU). Additionally, Cork City Council and other stakeholders have nurtured a highly innovative, supportive, and collaborative business ecosystem.
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