The investment is made at a time when demand for hybrid cloud services and data infrastructure is being driven by the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI).

The new software engineering positions will be distributed throughout NetApp's shared platform, cloud, enterprise storage, and data services teams, which cater to clients in the public sector, finance, and pharmaceutical industries.

According to James McGowan, Senior Director of NetApp, "the world is experiencing technological change at a scale never witnessed before."

"NetApp is creating these roles in Cork to help our customers adapt to this change and solve the challenges posed by increased AI adoption and rapid data growth," he added.

"We want the best software developers and technologists to join us and lay the foundations for the AI systems that will transform business and society the world over," Mr McGowan added.

In 2022, NetApp established its worldwide headquarters in Cork's Docklands in Navigation Square, where it oversees its technology, support, and commercial activities.

About 300 people work for it in the city presently, and it is always hiring for positions in sales, business development, accounting, technical support, and cloud architecture.