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Publift announces plans for 50 jobs in Dublin

Publift, an Australian adtech leader, is excited to announce its expansion into Dublin with plans to have 50 employees by December 2025.   This move highlights the company’s rapid growth and strengthens its presence in the European market and boosts its ability to serve clients across Europe and North America. Publift is supported by the Irish government through IDA Ireland.

Founded in Sydney, Australia in 2015, Publift has quickly become a trusted partner for over 700 publishers around the world. The company provides a cutting-edge managed service that helps digital and enterprise publishers maximise their ad revenue. With a range of advanced ad tech solutions, tailored strategies, and expert support, Publift is a Google Certified Publishing Partner (GCPP) and works with industry leaders like Rightmove (Europe) and REA Group (APAC), proving its capacity to support top-tier publishers in the market.

In 2025, Publift aims to expand its product offering to cater to more enterprise publishers, including introducing their new FuseApp to existing clients. Publift is committed to providing efficient, results-driven solutions that allow publishers to focus on creating content while driving sustainable revenue growth.

Minister Peter Burke, Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment said: “Congratulations to Publift on their expansion into Ireland. A leader in Advertising Technology, Publift provide essential digital and tech supports to 700 clients throughout the world. This new expansion will create 50 jobs in Dublin in 2025, providing new opportunities for our talented workforce in an exciting and ambitious company. Publift is a welcome addition to our already thriving Tech sector, allowing them to further expand their client base across Europe and North America. I wish the Publift team the best with this new venture and all future endeavours.”  

Irish founder, Colm Dolan, shared his excitement: “Hailing from Portumna, I am particularly proud that Publift has created so many jobs in my home country. Our new Dublin office will play a crucial role in enhancing our service offerings, and we’re excited to tap into Ireland’s rich talent pool.”

The expansion is led by Roddy O’Caoimh, Publift’s Head of Sales and Marketing, who said: “Bringing Publift to Ireland after my time in Australia is very special. We’ve been fortunate to welcome some incredible new team members here in Dublin, and we have ambitious plans for 2025. Being able to serve our publishers in this time zone has been a real game-changer.”

The positions in Dublin will span various departments, including Sales, Customer Success, and Engineering. Publift is looking for individuals passionate who want to work in a dynamic and fast paced industry with a team passionate about becoming the best monetisation partner globally. A recruitment campaign is already underway and is proving very successful. The company promotes a dynamic work environment that prioritises growth and learning. To learn more visit https://www.publift.com/careers.

Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland said: ‘’We are delighted to welcome Publift to Ireland as they announce plans to hire 50 employees over the coming years. This decision further demonstrates confidence in Ireland as a location for companies to expand their offering to customers across the globe, while accessing a talented workforce. I would like to wish Publift every success in the coming years as they establish in Ireland.’’

AdTech Company Kargo announces 25 new jobs for the South East

Kargo, a private advertising technology company has chosen Waterford City for its first European R&D hub creating approximately 25 data science and software engineering jobs over the next three years.

Employing approximately 500 people across 11 global sites, the New-York HQ, Kargo is a  next-generation full funnel addressable advertising platform which delivers exclusive advertising and content experiences across mobile, social, video, CTV  and commerce, providing differentiated design forward, attention grabbing formats driving extraordinary outcomes.

The team at this R&D hub will seek to develop proprietary IP in applied Machine Learning and process automation in the open web cookieless digital advertising industry. The company is recruiting across the areas of data science, engineering, analytics and product management.   To explore opportunities at Kargo, visit – kargo.com/careers

“Kargo is thrilled to be branching out into new technologies and our focus on R&D efforts is a top priority that will help meet the challenges ahead,” said Kartal Goksel, Chief Technology Officer. “Waterford has demonstrated the skills and has built a reputation for talent in our community, and we are happy to be investing in key resources for continued expansion.

This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.

Minister for Enterprise Trade & Employment Simon Coveney TD said: “I am really pleased to hear that Kargo have announced plans to open their European R&D Hub in Waterford. This investment of €10m includes the creation of 25 highly skilled data science jobs over the next three years. The new facility will provide a Hub for exciting new innovations in technology to be undertaken. The announcement will also create will be a welcome boost to the South East, and the Government is hugely supportive of all regional investment. Best of luck to all at Kargo and congratulations on the new Office.”

“This investment from Kargo is a big vote of confidence in the existing team and the south-east region,” said Mick O’ Brien, Senior Director of Engineering, Kargo, Waterford. “With a vibrant cluster of tech companies, a highly skilled talent pool and excellent programmes available from SETU, Kargo has recognised the fantastic opportunity available here and is making a key investment for the future.

Mary Buckley, Interim CEO, IDA Ireland said: Kargo’s decision to choose Waterford as the location of its European R&D hub is really good news. The company is a welcome addition to the South East region’s growing Technology cluster. I’d like to wish Mick and his team every success with this new investment.”