A total of 100 new jobs have been announced by Huawei in Dublin.
The Chinese multinational smartphone company has opened its new office in the capital today and are looking for new staff to join the team.
The first phase of recruitment is now on and 30 of the positions are expected to be filled within the next year.
The new office is located in Mespil Court in Ballsbridge and will look after communications, administration, marketing, its Irish consumer business, and related sales functions.
Minister of State for employment, Pat Breen TD said: “I very much welcome Huawei’s clear and ongoing commitment to Ireland and, of course, the creation of 100 new jobs.
“Their expansion is a great endorsement of Ireland’s ability to provide an enterprise-friendly environment that allows companies such as Huawei to grow and prosper. I wish them every success in their wonderful, state-of-the-art offices here in Dublin.”
Huawei currently employs 180 staff across its Dublin, Cork, and Athlone facilities.
Jijay Shen, CEO of Huawei Ireland, said: “Our focus in Ireland will continue to be on strengthening our relationships with local customers, partners, operators and regulators. Today’s new office opening and the creation of 100 new jobs over three years is a commitment to our future in Ireland.
“We are proud of our history in Ireland and Huawei will continue to support Ireland’s digital transformation through fixed broadband solutions, wireless solutions, and 5G.”
