UP TO 100 jobs are to be created over the next five years by a software company in Galway.
SmartBear Software will create the jobs at its new European Headquarters in the city.
The American technology company makes software for software developers.
It has customers in over 90 countries and offices in the United States, Sweden, Spain and Russia.
The new office will create roles in Inside Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, Operations, Finance and Software Development.
Speaking about the announcement Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton said “This builds on the significant progress we have seen in the job market in the past two years, and I wish them every success with this project.”
CEO of SmartBear Software Doug McNary said:
We were impressed by Galway’s vibrant ICT cluster, pro-business environment and attractive lifestyle. This coupled with the support of IDA Ireland makes Galway the perfect choice for SmartBear.
Barry O’Leary, CEO of IDA Ireland said, ”SmartBear’s decision to set up its European headquarters in Galway bolsters the city’s reputation as a location of choice for leading international technology companies.
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