PayPal to create 100 new jobs in Dublin
James Cox
PayPal has announced it will create 100 new data science roles at its Dublin office.
The jobs are linked to PayPal's investement in artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and the "transformation of its Irish operations".
The new AI team in Dublin will serve as a "key spoke in PayPal’s global network", working in close coordination with PayPal’s other innovation hubs.
This hiring initiative is being supported by the Government through IDA Ireland.
PayPal continues to evolve its Dublin site beyond its roots as a customer service hub into a centre for innovation.
“As we shape the next generation of digital payments, the talent and innovation coming from Ireland will play a critical role,” said Aaron J Webster, global chief risk officer at PayPal.
“This expansion reflects both our confidence in the local ecosystem and our ambition to build an AI-driven, data-powered future that embeds trust and safety in every transaction. We are proud to deepen our commitment to Ireland and to invest in highly skilled roles that will help shape the future of PayPal globally.”
The new roles will span a range of disciplines, including AI engineering, data science, software development, risk modeling, and cybersecurity.
Mr Webster added: “Our work to solve some of the most intricate and critical commerce challenges globally is fueled by the unprecedented scale of our platform and unmatched data at our fingertips. We are redefining what is possible by empowering data scientists to push boundaries, harness cutting-edge AI, and transform the future of fraud detection and payment security.”
Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, said: “This announcement by PayPal is a strong vote of confidence in Ireland as a location for high-value tech investment. The creation of 100 highly skilled roles in cutting-edge fields like AI and data science reinforces our status as a global hub for innovation, and I would like to commend PayPal for its ongoing partnership with IDA Ireland.”
Michael Lohan, chief exuective of IDA Ireland, said: ‘’I am delighted with PayPal’s decision to create up to 100 new highly skilled tech jobs in Ireland. This is a testament to Ireland’s enduring appeal as a location for high-value investments. We are proud to support this growth and look forward to the continued success of PayPal in Ireland.’’
