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Information / Computing Computer programming, consultancy and related activities Other information technology and computer service activities 62.9 - Other information technology and computer service activities
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
17 April 2025
Employment effect (start)
1 June 2025
Foreseen end date
Description
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is to open a new Dublin office in June 2025, which will create 100 new jobs. The company is a subsidiary of Sony and produces Sony PlayStation game consoles.
The new digital innovation centre in Dublin will include roles in research and development, customer and employee servicing and operations.
Recruitment for new roles such as data scientists, software engineers and managers has already begun.
The business expansion is supported by the government of Ireland through IDA Ireland, underscoring Ireland's reputation as a hub for innovation and technology.
Eurofound (2025), Sony Interactive Entertainment, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 202777, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/202777.
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