AI Jobs in Ireland
Ireland's national AI strategy notes that eight of the leading providers of foundation AI models have chosen Ireland for their European headquarters, and Anthropic and Fin have offices in Dublin. Every role below comes from the employer's own careers page and is checked daily.
A European base for AI model providers
In February 2026 the government published "Digital Ireland", the National Digital and AI Strategy 2030. It records that eight of the leading foundation model providers have their European headquarters in Ireland, and that IDA Ireland approved 323 investments in 2025.
Ireland's first national AI strategy, "AI – Here for Good", dates from 2021 and was refreshed in 2024, with CeADAR as the National AI Hub. In Dublin, Anthropic has an office, and so does Fin, the company formerly called Intercom.
The Critical Skills route
With an EEA or Swiss passport, you need no employment permit. Others most often come on the Critical Skills Employment Permit, made for the occupations on the Critical Skills Occupations List: from 1 March 2026 it needs €40,904 a year with a relevant degree, or €36,848 with a qualification from the last 12 months, for a job offer of at least two years. When it ends, you can apply for Stamp 4 permission.
What tech pays in Ireland
In the second quarter of 2026, average weekly earnings in information and communication were €1,730.61, against €1,046.88 across all sectors (Central Statistics Office, preliminary figures).
Companies hiring most in Ireland
Cities hiring most in Ireland
- Dublin
- Cork
Frequently asked questions
What is the Critical Skills Employment Permit?
Ireland's permit for the occupations on its Critical Skills Occupations List: from €40,904 a year with a relevant degree, or €36,848 with a qualification from the last 12 months, for a job offer of at least two years.
What comes after a Critical Skills Employment Permit?
When the permit ends, its holder can apply for Stamp 4 permission.
How much do tech employees earn in Ireland?
Average weekly earnings in information and communication were €1,730.61 in the second quarter of 2026, against €1,046.88 across all sectors.
How often is this list updated?
Every day, from the employers' own career pages. A role leaves the list once the employer closes it.
Sources
- Department of the Taoiseach: National Digital and AI Strategy 2030
- Department of Enterprise: digital and AI strategy
- Anthropic: Milan office opening
- Fin: about
- Department of Enterprise: Critical Skills Employment Permit
- Department of Enterprise: new thresholds from 1 March 2026
- Department of Enterprise: employment permits FAQs
- Central Statistics Office: earnings and labour costs
Facts checked on 24 Oct 2026. The roles and figures are read every day from the employers' own career pages.