OpenAI to create 200 Ireland-based roles at new EU headquarters

OpenAI plans to establish 200 new positions in Ireland at its Dublin-based Applied AI Lab, which will serve as the company's European headquarters. These roles will encompass technical positions such as engineers, solutions and privacy engineers, as well as sales personnel and user operations staff. The newly added 200 roles complement the previously announced 250 jobs in July, bringing the total job openings to 450.

Presently, OpenAI employs approximately 120 individuals in Ireland, and the company seeks to hire professionals to support the newly formed Applied AI Lab, focusing primarily on engineering, solutions, privacy, sales, and user operations. In addition to the job creation, OpenAI is set to expand its 'OpenAI for Ireland' program, aimed at supporting startups, SMEs, and developers.

A key component of these initiatives is the 'Founder Cafe' program, a partnership between OpenAI and Dogpatch Labs. This initiative aims to enhance advanced AI skills among 150 high-potential founders from across Ireland, focusing on areas such as ChatGPT, Codex, and API. The goal is to accelerate innovation and facilitate the realization of business ideas.

In response to the announcement, Ireland's Tánaiste and Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Micheál Martin, expressed confidence in Ireland's AI ecosystem, highlighting the investment as a vote of support for the country's talent, economy, and business environment. The government aims to build upon this support in the coming years.

OpenAI's CFO, Sarah Friar, emphasized the company's commitment to deepening its investment in Ireland, creating 200 additional jobs, and fostering local opportunities through the Applied AI Lab, its partnership with Dogpatch Labs, and the expansion of the SME Academy. These endeavors aim to empower Irish businesses, support founders in transforming ideas into successful companies, and equip more individuals with the skills needed to benefit from AI advancements.