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Aakanksha Surve

US travel tech firm announces 50 new jobs for Dublin

A total of 50 new jobs have been announced by travel tech firm Deem at its Dublin centre.

The US mobile and cloud software company is looking for highly-skilled software engineers at its new European Innovation Centre in the capital's city centre.

Deem, which is headquartered in San Francisco, is hoping to employ 50 software engineers over the next 12 months, with further expansion planned in 2020.

Pictured at the announcement were, from left, Leo Clancy, Head of Technology, IDA Ireland, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys TD, John F. Rizzo, CEO and President, Deem (Iain White / Fennell Photography)

The company offers a range of travel booking and management tools for corporate customers and travel management firms.

John F. Rizzo, CEO and president of Deem, said: “Dublin is the ideal location for our new European Innovation Centre.

“It’s a world-renowned hub for technology, innovation and excellence with an exceptional number of skilled workers, great international connections and a high standard of living.

“Expanding into Dublin will allow us to pursue our mission – to transform corporate travel – faster than ever before.”

Business Minister Heather Humphreys TD said: “I am delighted to welcome Deem to Dublin. Ireland is well-established as a vibrant technology hub, and the opening of this new innovation centre in Dublin is a welcome addition to that landscape. 

“This announcement is a reflection of how attractive Ireland is to companies operating in the tech sector.

“We have the skills and talent available to enable the company to grow and to embed their operations here and I look forward to their continued expansion and success over the coming years.”

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