Cloud Infrastructure leader Aiven has selected Cork city as the location of its EMEA hub for Go to Market (GTM) expansion, a move which is expected to create 40 jobs over the next three years.
Established in Helsinki in 2016, Aiven operates in the managed open-source data infrastructure sector, delivering fully managed services for widely used open-source technologies and employs more than 400 people across 11 office locations and multiple remote locations globally.
The Finnish company’s GTM expansion hub in Cork will see the creation of a new Inside Sales organisation with supporting engineering and operational functions, which will be focused on driving growth of Aiven’s open-source core services.
Aiven’s decision to expand its Cork operations with a focus on hiring sales professionals will create new, high-quality career opportunities in the region. These roles provide local talent with a pathway to grow in the global technology sector, while strengthening Cork’s position as a thriving hub for commercial and technological excellence.
This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.
Minister for Enterprise Tourism & Employment Peter Burke said: “Aiven’s decision to establish its EMEA Go to Market hub in Cork is a strong endorsement of Ireland’s reputation as a leading destination for global technology investment. The creation of 40 high-quality jobs over the next three years will provide exciting opportunities for skilled professionals in the region and further strengthen Cork’s position as a centre of innovation and commercial excellence. I welcome Aiven’s continued commitment to Ireland and look forward to seeing the positive impact of this expansion.”
Conor Forde, Senior Vice President, Aiven, said that 2025 has already been ‘a milestone year’ for the company, crossing the $100M ARR (annual recurring revenue) mark.
“Cork stood out as the clear choice for Aiven’s expansion due to its exceptional availability of high-skilled talent and its vibrant, open, and diverse labour market, which are essential to fuelling our next phase of growth and innovation,” he said.
Aiven is currently hiring across several business areas.
