Siemens Digital Industries Software is planning to establish a €7m software research and development group in Shannon that will focus on high performance computing (HPC) in the cloud for semiconductor design.
Siemens said its expects to create more than 25 jobs in Shannon over the next three years as part of the company's first 'Cloud EDA' R&D group, which will be tasked with delivering cutting-edge cloud HPC environments for Siemens Electronic Design Automation (EDA).
Siemens EDA, formerly Mentor Graphics, has had a presence in Shannon for over 20 years and delivers key financial and business operations for the tech giant worldwide. The project is supported by the government through IDA Ireland.
The site currently employs 150 people, and recruitment has commenced for roles related to a multi-cloud hybrid PaaS/SaaS project including cloud infrastructure, software development, application security, DevOps, HPC, an EDA.
Joe Sawicki, vice president of engineering at Siemens EDA, said: “We are excited about the new R&D division in Shannon focusing on cloud development.
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"The cloud represents a step change in capability for our Electronic Design Automation (EDA) customers and harnessing its potential will be key for our continued success.”
Martin Gennery Sr, director of Siemens Industries Software Ltd and Shannon site lead, added: "It is excellent to see Siemens demonstrate its continued commitment to Shannon as a strategic location by locating its first software R&D division in Ireland here.
"Due to Shannon’s central location in the mid-west between Limerick and Galway it has always attracted top talent. This expansion offers an opportunity to work on the latest technologies while benefiting from the work life balance delivered by hybrid working based in the mid-west.”
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar welcomed news of the investment and related jobs, which he said "demonstrates the skill and reputation of the company’s existing staff here."
Denis Curran, IDA Ireland’s head of property and regional development, said: “Siemens is a longstanding employer in the Mid-West region.
"The addition of this new R&D function and the associated transformational impact on the position of the Irish site within the global organisation is significant. I wish to congratulate Siemens on this expansion and wish them every success.”
Photo: (l-r) Anne-Marie Tierney le Roux, IDA Ireland; John Bolger, director of engineering at Siemens EDA; and Robert Byrne, IDA Ireland. (Pic:Arthur Ellis)
