US firm to create up to 50 jobs after establishing R&D hub in Cork

A global leader in data management is set to create 50 jobs after launching its European software research and development hub in Cork.

US firm Qumulo said it will create 50 positions over the next three years, offering highly skilled roles in research and development, engineering, and customer services.

The project is supported by the Government through IDA Ireland.

Qumulo says it provides a “run anywhere” data‑storage platform that helps companies store, move, and manage massive files across both their own hardware and the public cloud.

Enterprise and employment minister Peter Burke said Qumulo’s decision to establish the hub in Cork was a strong endorsement of the city as a location “where cutting-edge engineering and global ambition meet”.

“It highlights the depth of talent emerging from our universities, the strength of the region’s technology ecosystem, and Ireland’s ability to support companies delivering pioneering innovation on a global scale,” Mr Burke said.

“I wish them the best of luck in their new office.” 

Jerry Buttimer, minister of state and Fine Gael Cork South Central TD, said the announcement was a testament to Cork and the south-west region’s capacity for fostering meaningful collaboration and technological leadership.

“This expansion highlights Ireland’s reputation as a dynamic environment where innovation thrives and partnerships flourish,” he said.

Qumulo chief technology officer Kiran Bhageshpur said the third-level institutions in the south-west were the basis for a deep talent pool in Cork.

“Additionally, the excellent support infrastructure for companies like Qumulo provided by IDA Ireland made Cork the obvious choice for us to build a team focused on leveraging AI to help businesses manage global-scale data infrastructure,” he said.

Qumulo said the Cork site will also become a base for a growing customer success team, expanding its support operations for clients across Europe.

Describing the development in Cork as “not just a milestone for Qumulo, but for every customer who depends on us”, Dave Coughlan from Qumulo said the investment was “a direct reflection of the trust our customers place in us and our responsibility to honour that trust every single day”.

IDA Ireland chief executive Michael Lohan said: “Ireland offers a compelling combination of talent, research excellence, and an open, collaborative business environment, and Qumulo’s expansion in Cork is another example of how that proposition continues to resonate with global technology companies.”