5pc of job postings in Ireland now mention data centres, finds Indeed

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Indeed’s report found that Ireland is emerging as Europe’s leading market for data centre (a building full of computers that runs online services) related hiring. Careers Image: © Michelle/Stock.adobe.com 5pc of job postings in Ireland now mention data centres, finds Indeed by Laura Varley 1 Oct 2026 Save article Indeed’s report found that Ireland is emerging as Europe’s leading market for data centre related hiring.

A new report published by hiring platform Indeed has found that Ireland is among the countries in Europe with the most job postings referencing data centres. Growing together Always at the cutting edge of new innovation While Indeed found that data centre hiring has ‘surged’, it also made the argument that wider hiring in the technology sector is stagnating.

Almost 5pc of job postings in Ireland are related to data centres in some way, representing a figure that is roughly double the figures from 2019 to 2025 and is the highest among the 10 European countries analysed as part of the research. What the report shows is that job expectations and requirements are changing, as AI reshapes “ where and for whom tech-adjacent jobs are being created”.

Key facts

• Indeed’s report — found: that Ireland is emerging as Europe’s leading market for data centre related hiring
• A new report published by hiring platform Indeed has — found: that Ireland is among the countries in Europe with the most job postings referencing data centres
• Growing together Always at the cutting edge of new innovation While Indeed — found: that data centre hiring has ‘surged’, it also made the argument that wider hiring in the technology sector is stagnating