Tech Giant Vertiv Brings 300 Jobs to Donegal

Vertiv is planting roots deeper in County Donegal with plans to create 300 new jobs at its Letterkenny facility, bringing high-tech opportunities to Ireland's northwest.

The critical digital infrastructure company will seek approval for 7,000 additional square metres of manufacturing and testing space. These aren't just any jobs—they're engineering and operational roles working on the cutting-edge power and cooling systems that make AI and data centers possible worldwide.

The timing tells the story. Vertiv has already hired more than 500 people across its Irish facilities since the start of 2026 alone, and they're still recruiting.

"As demand for critical digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, we are helping customers deploy AI and data centre capacity worldwide," said Paul Ryan, Vertiv's president for Europe, Middle East and Africa. The expansion isn't just about more space—it's about building technical expertise right in Donegal.

The jobs span multiple levels across the business, giving locals the chance to build entire careers without leaving the region. Vertiv already operates facilities in Burnfoot and has offices in Limerick, Dublin, and nearby Campsie in Derry.

The Ripple Effect

This announcement matters beyond the job count. Regional Ireland has long watched tech investment concentrate around Dublin, but Vertiv's commitment shows global companies can scale sophisticated operations from anywhere in the country.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin called the expansion a vote of confidence in Ireland's regional development strategy. Minister Peter Burke highlighted what makes this special: professionals can now build careers at a global tech leader while enjoying the quality of life the northwest offers.

IDA Ireland CEO Michael Lohan pointed to what's really driving this growth—the capability of the local team and the strength of the northwest talent base. When global companies succeed in regional locations, it creates a blueprint others can follow.

The investment comes as AI deployments accelerate worldwide, putting Donegal workers at the center of technology shaping the future. Applications are open now across all Irish locations at Vertiv.com/careers.