Nasdaq-listed cloud software company NetApp has announced the opening of its international headquarters in Cork.
The facility at Navigation Square in the Cork docklands will serve NetApp's international commercial, sales and technology operations, and increase the company's support for its global customer base.
"It is exciting to be at the centre of this massive regeneration effort within the city, home to many of the world’s leading tech companies and the companies they support," said César Cernuda, president of NetApp.
"Opening our international headquarters in Ireland is an important and exciting step on our path to accelerate our transformation as a company, collaborating with partners and supporting our customers’ cloud-led digital transformation.
"NetApp is growing its international presence to expand its talent and continue to bring industry-leading capabilities and solutions to enhance our unique value proposition. The rich talent pool available here in Ireland will allow us to advance our hybrid cloud strategy and deliver innovative new services to our customers and partners.”
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NetApp has already hired 100 employees in Cork and will recruit 200 more by the end of June 2023, with plans to reach 500 staff by 2025.
The available positions range from early career to senior level, spanning engineering and technology roles to finance, sales, recruitment, and product management, including multilingual roles.
The company will operate a flexible, hybrid model of working, with employment benefits that include wellbeing days, no meetings days and paid volunteer days.
“Cork has become the global hub of choice for international headquarters of technology companies, home to over 100 technology companies,” said Debra McCowan, executive vice president and chief human resources officer at NetApp.
“With over 40,000 students across Cork’s two universities, NetApp’s decision to base its international headquarters in Cork provides access to a talent pool that is truly worthy of supporting the robust and evolving technology market.
"As well as being a part of the vibrant emerging business scene in Cork, NetApp’s hybrid working model means there are opportunities for technical and non-technical candidates across Ireland.”
Cernuda was joined by Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform Michael McGrath at the opening of the offices. The Minister said the opening was "a further endorsement for Cork City and the wider South West region as a prime location for technology companies like NetApp.
"I want to congratulate everyone who has made today’s opening a reality. I also wish to acknowledge the role of IDA Ireland which continue to be instrumental in attracting Foreign Direct Investment into Ireland.”
Photo: César Cernuda, President of NetApp. (Pic: IDA Ireland)
