Kevin O’Riordan explains what potential applicants need to know in advance about the Acuity job.
In September of last year, the American industrial technology company Acuity announced plans for this create 100 jobs from its Cork-based location, which is its new Global Digital Center of Excellence, in the city centre.
Since March while Silicon Republic tends to focus on courses related to all things engineering, now seems like a good opportunity to return to Acuity and check out what prospective candidates should know if they have plans to develop a career in this field.
Kevin O’Riordan, vice president of technology and domain leader at Acuity, explained that the organization is already hiring more than 30 engineers and leaders across cloud environment development, embedded systems, UI engineering and DevOps, however, there are still many opportunities open for job seekers looking for a new role in Cork.
“We are actively hiring for many roles, including application engineers (at all levels), software QA and automation, DevOps engineers, architects and technical directors, data and AI engineers and product managers,” he said. “New roles are being added regularly as we reach over 100 R&D software engineering positions over the next three years.”
So how can a potential candidate stand out, as they look for a new professional opportunity?
Skills and passions
O’Riordan said Acuity is looking for tech-savvy, inquisitive people with a passion for solving real-world problems. Strong collaboration skills are essential and candidates who can demonstrate initiative and a genuine interest in shaping the technology landscape are outstanding.
He added: “Because our product ecosystem spans multiple layers of technology, we’re hiring for a variety of skills. We’re looking for cross-functional project engineers with experience in either embedded, native or consumer and UI. Desired skills, depending on the role, include PythonAI, Azure, embedded C/C++, C#, modern JavaScript and React.
“For young job applicants, qualifications are important, but demonstrated skills, practical experience and personal projects carry more weight. There are many ways to become a great engineer, and we value them all.”
The strength of Munster
With many of Ireland’s key organizations and operations centers based in the capital, O’Riordan noted that the decision to establish Acuity in Cork was a “deliberate, strategic choice”, as Cork offers a “thriving technology hub with talent, community and the drive to support a highly networked culture”.
He said: “Our investment reinforces Cork’s growing reputation as a hub for innovation, talent and digital development. From day one, we’ve had the intention of integrating with the community, partnering with local organisations, supporting philanthropic efforts and identifying materials and suppliers locally where possible.”
“We also contribute to long-term talent development in the region through internships, graduate recruitment and deep relationships with local universities. By bringing enhanced R&D activity to Cork, we strengthen the wider tech ecosystem and support the city’s continued economic growth.”
He also noted, perhaps with university students in the region, that university collaboration is important in shaping the next generation of engineers in Ireland. “Cork’s institutions offer world-class education, research capabilities and a diverse, inspiring talent pipeline.”
For anyone interested in contacting the organization through their academic institution, O’Riordan said: “Our work with UCC, MTU and partners such as. Tyndall National Institute including internships, academic engagements, guest sessions that provide students with real-world insight, and early-stage research evaluations. This partnership strengthens both Acuity and the wider ecosystem while ensuring that students get meaningful exposure to the industry. “
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