Microsoft strengthens Irish operation with creation of 100 R&D jobs

SOFTWARE giant Microsoft has confirmed that it plans to create 100 new jobs at its European headquarters in Dublin.

The company, celebrating 20 years in Ireland, said it will begin recruiting for the positions immediately. It currently employs 1,200 in Ireland.

Microsoft said the jobs would be created over the next two years in the research and development department of its European Product Development Centre, which is based in Sandyford, Dublin.