IBM, the global technology company, plans to hire up to 75 software engineers over the next three years in Waterford.

The roles will focus on cutting-edge innovation for IBM Z, the infrastructure powering 70% of global transactions by value.

The Waterford software engineers will closely collaborate with IBM’s R&D teams around the world, from designing processors and firmware to software development and advancing the Linux operating system.

“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," said Nathan Cullen, country general manager, IBM Ireland.

"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. These new roles, spanning R&D, digital sales and Consulting operations, will be spread across Dublin, Cork and Waterford.

In addition to the expansion of R&D functions in Waterford, IBM also plans to deepen its collaboration with the South East Technological University, to develop a technical skills ecosystem with a focus on mainframes and Linux.

"I commend IBM for its continued confidence in Ireland and for its collaboration with the South-East Technological University to build a future-ready workforce,” said Peter Burke TD, Minister for Enterprise Tourism & Employment.