IBM invests in R&D growth in Waterford

IBM is expanding its software development footprint in Ireland, bringing up to 75 new high-value engineering roles to Waterford over the next three years. These roles will support R&D for IBM Z—the infrastructure behind 70% of the world’s transactions by value—and advance critical work on processors, firmware, and Linux systems.

For engineering leaders, this move signals growing momentum in the South-East as a tech innovation hub, with IBM strengthening ties to South East Technological University to build a future-focused talent pipeline. It also reinforces Ireland’s long-term strategic value for global R&D operations, underpinned by government investment in education and regional development.

This is not just a jobs announcement—it’s a reminder that future-ready infrastructure and deep technical expertise remain central to global competitiveness.

Read the full article for insights on how this expansion aligns with Ireland’s long-term innovation strategy.