An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD with Darren Beck, Chief Marketing Officer at Tricentis.

Tricentis to expand Leeside

A company headquartered in Austin Texas plans to create 50 new jobs and increase office footprint in Cork to capitalise on strong local talent and growth opportunities.

Tricentis, a software testing company, announced the new plans to invest further in Ireland this week as An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD paid a visit to the Austin offices where it was revealed that the company has ambitions to grow local headcount in Cork, as well as plans to move to a new office space to accommodate its expanding team. There are plans to create 50 new jobs over the next few years.

Tricentis provides AI-powered solutions to automate testing and improve software quality. The new job roles will be in sales, engineering, finance, business operations, and customer growth. This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD said: “This investment highlights Ireland's appeal as a hub for innovation and technology, supported by the strategic efforts of IDA Ireland. During my meeting with the Tricentis team in Austin, Texas, I learned that the team in Ireland has led several initiatives to optimise Tricentis’ international business operations. We look forward to the positive impact this project will have.”

Minister for Enterprise Tourism & Employment Peter Burke TD said: “This development exemplifies the type of projects we aim to attract and secure under Ireland’s National AI Strategy: AI – Here for Good. It underscores the Government’s commitment to leveraging trustworthy, people-centred AI for the benefit of our economy and society.”

Kevin Thompson, Tricentis CEO, stated: “The majority of our executive team has already been building and managing teams within Ireland for many years, so we know from experience what an incredible advantage we gain from closer ties with such a business-friendly country and highly talented workforce. We look forward to continuing our journey and contributing to the vibrant tech ecosystem in Ireland.”

CEO for IDA Ireland Michael Lohan said: “Tricentis’ decision to establish Cork city as an international hub is terrific news. This decision highlights the south west region’s highly skilled and talented workforce.”