Software Engineer Jobs in Ireland With Visa Sponsorship
The short answer: software development is one of the strongest Critical Skills routes into Ireland. Developers, DevOps, data and security specialists are all on the Critical Skills Occupations List at the €40,904 threshold — below typical market salaries. In 2026, Irish ICT companies sponsored 1,926 permits, and there are 200+ live software roles right now from employers that sponsored in the last 12 months.
Eligible tech occupations
All qualify at €40,904 (2026), or €36,848 if you obtained your degree within the last 12 months. Typical Dublin salaries — roughly €45k–€65k mid-level, €70k–€90k+ senior — clear the threshold comfortably, so for most engineers eligibility is not the obstacle. Finding an employer that sponsors is.
Who actually sponsors tech permits (2026 data)
| Employer | Permits 2026 | Base |
|---|---|---|
| Google Ireland | 239 | Dublin |
| Amazon (Irish entities combined) | 259+ | Dublin, Cork |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 135 | Dublin |
| QT Technologies Ireland | 116 | Dublin |
| Accenture | 108 | Dublin |
| Microsoft Ireland Research | 75 | Dublin |
| Infosys | 66 | Dublin |
| Mastercard Ireland | 66 | Dublin |
| Stripe Technology | 59 | Dublin |
| Intel Ireland | 57 | Kildare |
How to land a sponsored software job
- Target proven sponsors first. Only 0.3% of job ads mention sponsorship, but 36% of live vacancies come from employers that sponsored in the last 12 months — check the record, not the ad (see the data).
- Aim at or above €40,904 — for graduates, €36,848. See all thresholds.
- Move fast once you have the offer: permits are currently processing in about 1.5 weeks, and after 21 months you can apply for Stamp 4.
200+ live software roles from active sponsors
Browse software engineering vacancies from Irish employers with permits issued in the last 12 months.
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