It's thanks to connectivity company, Ericcson.
250 new jobs are on the way to the midlands.
Ericsson will add the roles over the next three years, which will be allocated to the company's research and development campus in Athlone to focus on supporting 5G growth.
The connectivity company already employs 1,200 people at its campus in Westmeath.
The jobs will be divided between software developers, data scientists, architects, and, cloud and mobile communication engineers.
Head of Operations at Ericsson, Sinead Pillion, says applicants at any stage in their career are welcome:
Graduates can expect a salary of €40,000 upon starting at the company.
Ericsson has been in Athlone for more than 40 years and its software development campus is one of Ireland’s largest.
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Leo Varadkar says;
“This is really great news. Ericsson is expanding further, adding 250 new jobs to the 1400 the company already employs here. These new jobs are in new areas in cloud-native technologies, providing some really exciting opportunities for the Midlands. It truly is a vote of confidence in Athlone and Ireland as a whole that such an internationally renowned company has chosen to make this investment. Thank you to Ericsson for their continuing commitment to our country and the Irish-based team who I know were crucial in the decision to bring this investment to Ireland.”
Congratulations to the team at @Ericsson_IRL as they announce 250 new roles for its Athlone campus. The positions will include software developers, data scientists, architects, cloud and mobile communication engineers at all career stages. https://t.co/JIbRC4S2dG
— IDA Midlands Region (@IDAMidlandsReg) May 30, 2022
READ MORE: Vibrant Company Culture Behind Ericsson's Ongoing Success
Uisce Eireann Agree To Examine Pipeline Solution For Westmeath Town
Offaly's Comhaltas President Meets King Charles In Belfast
Laois TD Demands Deer Be Tested For TB
Health Minister Opens Newly Extended ED Department In Laois
New Local Link Nightime Buses Needed For Laois Town
Gardai Awarded With Scott Bravery Medals
Rainbow Bridge Pet Cremation Bringing Comfort To Laois Pet Owners
Occupied Territories Bill Nears Cabinet Amid Calls For Faster Action
Ballyfin Vintage Rally Set For Weekend Return
New Book On Serial Fraudster Set To Be Released
Alleged Arson At Sushi Restaurant Examined In Court Proceedings
Westmeath Man Is Over €146k Richer After Winning The Lotto
Inquest Finds No Further CCTV Footage Of Offaly Prisoner's Death In Cloverhill
Irish Guide Dogs Celebrates 50 Years With Midlands Events
Garda Treated Wife Like 'Chattel' During Years Of 'Controlling And Coercive' Behaviour
Grass And Meadow Management Programme Enhances Laois Public Spaces
Midlands MEP Seeks Talks With Health Minister Over Brazilian Beef In School Lunches
Offaly TD Calls For Clearer Offshore Wind Project Timelines
Airbus And Air France Guilty Of Corporate Manslaughter Over 2009 Crash
First Public Community eBike Library In Midlands Launches