Acuity's plans for 100 jobs ‘a vote of confidence in Cork’

US industrial technology company Acuity has opened its new digital centre of excellence in Cork, where it expects to create more than 100 highly skilled jobs.

Those jobs are planned to be delivered over the coming three years in the company’s new offices on Penrose Quay, and are advertised as including architects, data engineers, project managers, and software engineers.

Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers said the opening of the centre of excellence was a testament to Cork’s growing reputation as a hub for technology and innovation.

“This Centre will provide Acuity with access to our skilled workforce and supportive business environment, driving their mission to create impactful technological solutions.” 

The project is supported by the Government through IDA Ireland.

Neil Ashe, president and CEO of Acuity Inc, said the company was well positioned for long-term growth.

“We are innovators, disruptors and builders. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come,” he said.

“Our digital centre of excellence in Cork brings together the best of Acuity’s technologies, serving as a hub for research and development to build software expertise and innovation.” 

Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland, said Acuity’s decision to establish a centre of excellence in Cork was a significant vote of confidence in Ireland’s ability to support the digital transformation of global enterprises.

“This investment highlights the strategic value Ireland offers as a location for cutting-edge technology development and positions Cork as a key hub for Acuity’s global growth,” he said.

Kevin O’Riordan, vice-president and site lead at the digital centre of excellence in Cork, said Acuity was a values-driven company empowered by its ‘Better Smarter Faster’ operating system.

“Cork offers a vibrant local community and high-quality talent who are naturally aligned with our mission and values,” he said.

“Our team here will help shape the future of technology and deliver meaningful impact.” 

Acuity Inc is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. 

The company employs approximately 13,000 people.

It recorded an operating profit of almost $140m (€119m) in the latest quarter of its fiscal year, with net sales rising significantly to $1.2bn (€1.02bn) across the same period.

The Acuity digital centre of excellence in Ireland is actively recruiting for roles including software engineers, data and AI engineers, product Managers, Architects and Management. 

For further information, see AcuityInc.ie/careers