Tech company Okta is set to create 200 new jobs in Dublin next month with the opening of an office in the Docklands.
According to the company, the new office will serve as an international hub. The opening is part of Okta’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) growth plans.
Initial focus is set to be on hiring new talent in customer-facing roles, sales, and marketing.
Over the next two years, the Dublin-based team will also open up to roles in research and development, accounting, recruitment and HR.
Susan St Ledger, president of worldwide field operations for Okta, commented: “The success of our customers and partners is Okta’s highest priority.
“The continued expansion across EMEA cements Okta’s commitment to strengthen its engagement in the region.
“This new office gives us an exciting opportunity to serve our regional customers and leverage Ireland’s diverse and unique talent pool to accelerate our vision of enabling everyone to safely use any technology.”
Really pleased to welcome @okta to Dublin. Expansion will create 200 new jobs in the Docklands by 2024. Fantastic news. pic.twitter.com/vkUz2f9Jjf
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) March 3, 2022
Welcoming the announcement Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar said “I’m really pleased to welcome Okta to Dublin, where the company will create 200 new jobs by 2024.
“Okta has worked with some of the world’s most influential firms from a variety of sectors, and I’ve no doubt Dublin’s rich talent pool will allow Okta to continue its rapid growth.
“I wish the team every success with this expansion.”
