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MICROSOFT HAS ANNOUNCED an investment in its Irish operations which will result in the creation of 550 new engineering and R&D jobs.
Microsoft first invested in Ireland in 1985 and the new Irish-based roles announced today means the company will employ more than 6,000 people across a multifunctional campus in Leopardstown, its data centre campus in Grange Castle, and LinkedIn.
The 550 new jobs will come on stream over the next three to four years, across areas such as software engineering, applied sciences, product management, program management, data science, design, technical writing and analytics.
However, 120 of these roles are available to apply for from today in software engineering, applied sciences, security research, product management and program management.
Microsoft added that the investment will see the company undertake “significant industrial research into Artificial Intelligence to develop critical, leading-edge technology in the area of AI and cyber security”.
This investment is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.
Taoiseach Simon Harris welcomed today’s announcement and said it “not only highlights Ireland’s attractiveness as an investment destination, it also promises a significant boost for the AI ecosystem in Ireland”.
Haris further remarked: “Fostering AI skills and advancing capabilities in the field are core to the Government’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy and this project will help develop new specialist skills and expertise, thereby positioning Ireland for further investment in this critical area.”
Meanwhile, Microsoft Ireland’s Tara Roth said the new roles “span many of Microsoft’s future focused key product areas and services including Security, which is Microsoft’s top priority”.
Elsewhere, Microsoft Ireland’s James O’Connor said the investment builds on the company’s close to 40-year presence in Ireland.
“Ireland is undoubtedly an established hotbed of engineering and cyber security talent and leadership,” said O’Connor.
“The creation of 550 new roles enables us to further strengthen our presence here in Ireland and take AI and cyber security innovation to the next level,” he added.
The CEO of IDA Ireland Michael Lohan said the investment shows that “Ireland continues to prove itself as a location where the world’s most innovative AI companies build groundbreaking technologies”.
He added that it “also signals Microsoft’s enduring commitment to Ireland as the location of choice for pioneering, innovative and transformative projects of scale”.
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He was some man. In his spare time he used to visit hospitals and old folks homes to sing for Patients and Residents.Always made time for the regulars at his nights, such as my late grandmother and her friend..
Jesus, I’m here singing ‘three good reasons’ in my head.
RIP Sir
RIP Sonny
@Mick12: With the window cleaner smile.
@Quentin Moriarty: doing the ‘wave’ here. Goodbye Sonny
So sorry to hear this. I always loved listening to Sonny over the years. Thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP Sonny.
A true gentleman – may he rest in peace
He was a regular on going strong in my 2 station childhood
@Chewey Bacca: A regular on Live at 3 if I remember…
@Ben Jamen: Yup…with Angela Farrell I believe…he seemed like a lovely guy…
@Ben Jamen: had the old dears eating out of his hands
The Irish Bruce Forsythe, charisma and unbridled talent .
RIP SONNY
“No one will ever know” Great song, great singer. Sadly missed.
@John Cassin: Im in SE Asia at the moment ,almost in tears . Im deaf, but all of Sonny’s favourites are running through my head and I can see him as plain as day, and I’m thinking of my Ma and Da , Uncles and Aunts, all long gone, and how they loved him. Rest in Peace Good man , you always gave so much of yourself to the people and they loved you .
@John Cassin: Im in SE Asia at the moment ,almost in tears . Im deaf, but all of Sonny’s favourites are running through my head and I can see him as plain as day, and I’m thinking of my Ma and Da , Uncles and Aunts, all
long gone, and how they loved him. Rest in Peace Good man , you always gave so much of yourself to the people and they loved you .
@Terry Cahill: Sorry for the double post ..
@Terry Cahill: Your great post was worth reading twice! RIP to a lovely man
A lovely, genuine,kindhearted man. Love ya Sonny.
There’s another part of Dublin history and character gone. Sadly missed by all dubs and country people alike.
R I P
Sad news, lovely man. Condolences to Sonnys family, R.I.P
A lovely Gentleman may he rest in peace
He made it seem so easy but that was because he worked so very hard.
Great entertainer – anybody who ever saw him live was immediately brought into the show.
What I admired in his shows was how he could string a load of different songs together so seamlessly.
RIP – and Thanks.
Beyoncé’s auld lad
@Paul Carew: Funny in fairness
sad news
Very sad to hear of the passing of the Great Sonny Knowles.. I still play his music week after week and I will continue to do so.. Sonny was a top class entertainer and where ever he played, the venue was packed.. Condolences to his wife, children and grandchildren and may Sonny Rest In Peace..
A great all round entertainer and always available for charity gigs. A great sax player as well and a man of so many talents. Always a pleasure to see hs name on the playlist as he was nice to work with. Never changed in all the years I worked with him in different venues
R.I.P. Sonny, a gentleman always…
Sincere condolences to family,friends and fans.
A really genuine musician, note perfect always, ultimate professional…a sad loss.
Earl Gill Orchestra not Earl Grill
LOVELY MAN GREAT SINGER
R. I. P SONNY KNOWLES
YOUR SADLY MISSED
Very sad
RIP Sonny
R.I.P Sonny
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