Arm, which established its operations in Galway in 2014, focuses on software engineering and key product development, predominantly in areas like central engineering systems and machine learning.
Since 2014, Arm has expanded to 90 staff members locally, and more than 4,800 employees across Europe.
Arm’s new facility at Crown Square, which recently welcomed a visit from Taoiseach Micheál Martin, will become home to innovative advancements in technology.
This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.
“The opening of Arm’s new facility in Galway is a strong endorsement of Ireland’s position as a global hub for research, innovation and advanced semiconductor technologies,” Enterprise Minister Peter Burke said.
“We recently launched Silicon Island: Ireland’s National Semiconductor Strategy which aims to have Ireland firmly at the forefront of the global semiconductor industry, targeting emerging technologies, showcasing our manufacturing expertise, R&D capacity, and enterprise supports which will generate high-quality, highly skilled employment opportunities across Ireland.
“I thank Arm for its continued commitment to Galway and look forward to the positive impact this will have on the region and the wider economy.
“I wish all the team at Arm every success for the future.”
Pictured L- R at the recent official opening of Arm’s new state-of-the-art facility in Galway City are: Maebh Ryan, Project Manager, IDA Ireland, David Murray, Senior Director, Productivity Engineering, Arm, Donal Travers, Global Head of Technology, IDA Ireland, Mark Hambleton, SVP, Software Engineering, Arm, Gary Campbell, EVP, Central Engineering, Arm, Anne-Marie Tierney-Le Roux, Head of Technology, IDA Ireland, Mike Lardner, Senior Director Engineering and Design Center Manager, Arm, Nick Horne, VP, Machine Learning Engineering, Arm, Audrey Hayden, Senior Director, Engineering Delivery, Arm, Ricky Conneely, Regional Manager, IDA Ireland. Image: Aengus McMahon.
The senior director of engineering at Arm, Mike Lardner, said: “Ireland’s new National Semiconductor Strategy underscores the country’s growing importance in the global technology landscape.
“We’re proud that our teams in Galway are helping deliver the computing foundations for the next era of innovation – advancing research, strengthening the local ecosystem, and building the future of AI on Arm.”
IDA Ireland’s CEO Michael Lohan congratulated Arm on this “strategic move”.
“I wish to congratulate Arm on this strategic move into a new state-of-the-art facility in Galway City,” he said.
“A key player in the semiconductor industry, Arm is recognised for its capability in mobile and licensing of chip designs.
“This new Galway facility is part of Arm’s strategy to expand its market reach and talent pool in Ireland, supporting innovative work in semiconductor and technology development.
“I’d like to wish Arm continued success.”