288 Application Software Engineer jobs in Ireland

Application Software Engineer Location: Galway (Hybrid) Department: Research and Development Reporting to: R&D Manager Job Description Our client a rapidly growing medical device company seeking an Application Software Engineer with strong experience in Qt development and C/C++.

A solid grasp of embedded systems would be very beneficial.

This role is primarily application-focused, but you will engage frequently with embedded platforms running Linux-based operating systems (e.g., Yocto customisations) and using established industry communication protocols.

This is a key role in the development of our cutting-edge medical devices.

The preparation of documentation and adherence to relevant standards (i.e., IEC 62304) will form a significant aspect of the workload.

Prior experience in this area is a distinct advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain application-level software using the Qt framework for embedded medical devices.

Implement multi-threaded applications using design patterns and featuring robust event-handling mechanisms.

Collaborate on embedded platform integration, including Yocto-based Linux customisations and system maintenance.

Perform debugging, unit testing, verification testing, and extensively document releases for Linux and Windows-based applications.

The use of design tools, test tools, and installation tools is encouraged.

Participate in design discussions, clearly justifying architectural and pattern choices.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to explore and implement new approaches for data presentation and processing.

Contribute to performance improvements, bug fixes, and feature enhancements with a strong eye for detail.

Maintain documentation and provide technical insights to support product evolution.

Required Skills & Experience 23 years of Qt framework experience (Qt, QML, C/C++).

Knowledge and experience in implementing protocols such as RS-232/485, SPI, I2 C, and USB is required.

An ability to use collaboration tools such as Git, SVN, and JIRA is an advantage.

Strong experience with Linux-based systems (Yocto is an advantage).

Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on reliability and robustness in application development.

Solid understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and event-driven architectures.

Ability to explain and justify design choices in a clear and structured way.

Knowledge of software optimisation techniques (resource usage, CPU efficiency, responsiveness).

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex issues in embedded and application-level contexts.

Desirable / Nice-to-Have Skills Familiarity with data visualisation and UI/UX principles for technical applications.

Some knowledge of hardware components and integration requirements (e.g., amplifiers, transformers, analogue signal monitoring).

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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.
Cadence customers are the world's most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Job Title: Principal Application Engineer
Location: Cork
Reports to: Sr AE Manager
Job Overview:
This position has the exciting challenge of being part of a growing team of Digital Back End Engineers that enable customers to implement design with Cadence tools.
Job Responsibilities:
+ Understanding of Digital microarchitecture definition and documentation
+ Understanding of RTL logic design, debug and functional verification
+ Understanding of IP integration and verification
+ Understanding of digital architecture trade-offs for power, performance, and area
+ Understanding of proper handling of multiple asynchronous clock domains and their crossings
+ Understanding of synthesis timing constraints, static timing analysis and constraint development
+ Understanding of fundamental physical design flows, e.g. floor planning and clock tree synthesis
+ Understanding of the impacts of Analog and mixed-signal design and verification on digital-on-top development flow.
+ Understanding of functional ECO flow and conformal ECO
+ Experience with FPGA and/or emulation platform
+ Firmware development of embedded microcontroller systems is a plus.
+ Substantial experience with Verilog is required, as are excellent logic and debug skills.
Job Qualifications:
+ Minimum 5 years of ASIC backend design experience.
+ Must have gone through successful tapeouts in advance technology nodes
Additional Skills/Preferences:
+ Be self-motivated and well organized.
Additional Information:
Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Travel: >10%
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Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. 
 Our shared passion for solving the world's toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.
Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.
Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.
Cadence customers are the world's most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Job Title: Lead Application Engineer
Location: Cork
Reports to: AE Architect
Job Responsibilities:
+ Help the customers in the increase of productivity, debug complex issues and provide solutions in the implementation of their Design and Verification flows.
+ Working closely with R&D and Engineering to identify and prioritize the product improvement initiatives through formal methods and help in the customer adoption.
+ Consult and understand the innovative design needs from customers and communicate with internal teams
+ Creating high impact knowledge article content, tool adoption kits and other high-level documents to increase the self-help of customers
+ Establish technical credibility and rapport with the customer and become the go-to expert for all their technical inquiries and support
+ Champion the customer needs and work closely with R&D and marketing to develop competitive and creative technical solutions
+ Assume technical leadership roles in small teams as needed.
Job Qualifications:
+ BE/BTech/ME/MS/MTech in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field
+ hands-on experience with design and verification/EDA indu
Requirements and Technical Skills
Minimum:
+ Strong RTL and Testbench debug skills
+ Strong HDL Design and Verification skills
+ Experience with SystemVerilog, VHDL, Verilog
+ Ability to quickly analyze verification environments and design complexity
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills
+ Ability to interact effectively with both external customers and R&D teams
Preferred:
+ Familiarity with Code and Functional coverage
+ Familiarity with Low Power Verification
+ Familiarity with Gate level simulation
+ Familiarity with Formal Verification
+ Familiarity with C / C++ / SystemC, UVM
+ Familiarity with scripting languages (Perl, Python or Tcl)
Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Travel: If applicable, include an estimate of travel (e.g., ">10% domestic travel").
We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.
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Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization.
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Privacy Policy:
Job Applicant If you are a job seeker creating a profile using our careers website, please see the privacy policy(opens in a new tab) ( .
E-Verify Cadence participates in the
E-Verify program in certain U.S. locations as required by law. Download More Information on E-Verify (64K) ( plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.
Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. 
 Our shared passion for solving the world's toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.
Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.
Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

Windows Support Engineer Job Type: Contract: 6-12 months Location: Dublin City Centre, Ireland (hybrid/remote flexibility where applicable) Job Description: Our client, a leading Fintech organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking a Windows Support Engineer with strong application, SQL, and infrastructure support capabilities. This is a permanent opportunity for a technically versatile professional to support and enhance IT services within a complex enterprise environment. Job Responsibilities Provide end-to-end support across application, infrastructure, and SQL environments. Administer and support Windows Server environments (2008R2 through to 2022), including cluster management. Perform server administration tasks on both Windows and Linux platforms. Deliver technical support and solutions for Level 1, 2 and 3 issues. Implement, manage and support network infrastructure technologies such as DNS, Infoblox, Active Directory and storage platforms. Collaborate with development teams to translate business requirements and support SQL queries. Participate in change management, incident escalation, and proactive lifecycle management activities. Contribute to disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BCP), including regular exercises and documentation. Engage in performance monitoring, vendor management, and the coordination of licenses, training, and access. Work cross-functionally with teams in storage, security, system architecture, and related infrastructure functions. Experience Required Minimum 5 years experience in a Windows support, infrastructure or application support role. Proven hands-on experience with Windows Server environments including clustering. Solid background in server administration and troubleshooting. Exposure to both SQL Server support and query development. Experience managing or interacting with network infrastructure including DNS, AD, storage, and traffic management tools. Desirable Skills Experience with VSphere, particularly in relation to SRM (Site Recovery Manager). Familiarity with scripting and automation to streamline operational tasks. Experience in DR/BCP planning and coordination. Awareness of infrastructure security, accessibility, and version control best practices. Educational Requirements A third-level degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline. Working Hours & Benefits Monday to Friday standard working hours. Remote working options available. Day rate Contract HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in this role, please apply for this role with your updated CV Skills: windows servers wintel Active Directory Sql Server Benefits: Day Rate

Windows Support Engineer Job Type: Contract: 6-12 months Location: Dublin City Centre, Ireland (hybrid/remote flexibility where applicable) Job Description: Our client, a leading Fintech organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking a Windows Support Engineer with strong application, SQL, and infrastructure support capabilities.

This is a permanent opportunity for a technically versatile professional to support and enhance IT services within a complex enterprise environment.

Job Responsibilities Provide end-to-end support across application, infrastructure, and SQL environments.

Administer and support Windows Server environments (2008 R2 through to 2022), including cluster management.

Perform server administration tasks on both Windows and Linux platforms.

Deliver technical support and solutions for Level 1, 2 and 3 issues.

Implement, manage and support network infrastructure technologies such as DNS, Infoblox, Active Directory and storage platforms.

Collaborate with development teams to translate business requirements and support SQL queries.

Participate in change management, incident escalation, and proactive lifecycle management activities.

Contribute to disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BCP), including regular exercises and documentation.

Engage in performance monitoring, vendor management, and the coordination of licenses, training, and access.

Work cross-functionally with teams in storage, security, system architecture, and related infrastructure functions.

Experience Required Minimum 5 years experience in a Windows support, infrastructure or application support role.

Proven hands-on experience with Windows Server environments including clustering.

Solid background in server administration and troubleshooting.

Exposure to both SQL Server support and query development.

Experience managing or interacting with network infrastructure including DNS, AD, storage, and traffic management tools.

Desirable Skills Experience with VSphere, particularly in relation to SRM (Site Recovery Manager).

Familiarity with scripting and automation to streamline operational tasks.

Experience in DR/BCP planning and coordination.

Awareness of infrastructure security, accessibility, and version control best practices.

Educational Requirements A third-level degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.

Working Hours & Benefits Monday to Friday standard working hours.

Remote working options available.

Day rate Contract HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in this role, please apply for this role with your updated CV Skills: windows servers wintel Active Directory Sql Server Benefits: Day Rate

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization's extensive global network. The Group's operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
+ This is a hybrid role, requiring the successful candidate to attend our Tralee office.
**Role Description**
SMBC is seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer who is interested in building a career at a fast growing and reputable Bank. Senior Application Security Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that all code scanning vulnerabilities follow organizational policies and work closely with developers to ensure issues are fixed before releasing code to production. This candidate will have a strong development background and the ability to read and explain code deficiencies to stakeholders in various programming and scripting languages. Acts as a subject matter expert who uses expertise to resolve complex problems in consideration of established policies, guidelines or processes.
This role reports into SMBC AD Head of Application Security.
**Role Objectives: Delivery**
+ Strong ability to work with stakeholders and being able to explain code issues and fixes to development community.
+ You will work very closely with developers on day-to-day basis to ensure all code in the environment is scanned and reported focusing on SAST, SCA, DAST, IAST and Container Security issues.
+ Interface with development and security architecture teams on topics related to application security for example vulnerability remediation, best practices, threat modeling, etc.
+ Interface with the vulnerability management team to ensure vulnerabilities identified are reported and validated according to SLA's
+ Publish and present high level management reports on State of AppSec Program within Americas Division entities.
+ Some manual testing activities validate vulnerability or penetration testing findings
+ Weekend and night work may be needed at times based on project, support, and business needs.
**Qualifications and Skills**
+ 7+ years of experience as a Application Security analyst or Application Penetration Testing analyst
+ Expertise with programming languages, C#, C++, Java, Python, .Net
+ Ability to read and understand code deficiencies - Required.
+ Ability to write code fixes for stakeholders and create automation scripts to support internal cybersecurity projects.
+ Experience in developing and maturing CI/CD pipeline with respect to code quality and detecting vulnerabilities.
+ 4+ years of experience with Static Application Security Testing (SAST) or Dynamic App Security Testing (DAST)
+ 2+ years of experience with container security issues and container technologies
+ Through understanding of the components of the Secure Software Development Lifecycle
+ Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 or CWE
+ Understanding of common software threats and mitigations
+ Must be process and detail oriented, ability to create detailed process documentation.
+ Experience with Jira/Confluence
+ Bug Bounty and/or penetration testing experience a bonus.
+ Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
+ Ability to demonstrate a self-motivated and disciplined approach to learning and working.
+ Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate leadership skills when needed.
+ Possess a highly developed sense of personal accountability and follow-through with an ability to effectively prioritize multiple personal tasks, projects, and goals.
**Additional Requirements**
SMBC's employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process.
SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at

Job: Security Engineering Manager

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Type: Contract / Perm

Duration: 12 months+

Salary: 95,000 or 500 per day

Hybrid Model: 1 day a week onsite.

We are looking for a talented Security Engineering Service Manager to enhance and safeguard our customer's applications and systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the secure design, development, implementation and assurance of best-in-class cybersecurity practices. This role focuses on strengthening our digital infrastructure to protect against evolving threats, maintaining compliance with industry standards, and aligning our security measures with strategic business objectives.

The ideal candidate will be able to operate at both strategic and technical levels, ensuring that our customer builds strong internal security capabilities, provides effective management of external partners, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

We are looking for people with a strong background in Security with the following experience:

• Experience managing third-party security teams or working with managed service providers
• Extensive experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, and risk management
• Robust management and strategic thinking skills
• Expertise in security frameworks, compliance, and threat intelligence
• Proven ability to manage teams, vendors, and security initiatives successfully
• Proficient with ELK Stack, QRadar, Splunk and exposure to HP Arcsight and McAfee Nitro
• Vulnerability Assessment and Management - Kali Linux, Tripwire, Nexpose, Qualys,
• Nessus
• Analyse/Reverse engineer malware to identify threat actors, extract IOCs and
• provide a detailed report
• Proficient in implementing and administering:

o Firewalls - Cisco, Juniper Networks, FortiGate, Palo Alto

o IPS - Tipping point, Fortinet, McAfee, SourceFire, etc.

o ATP & DLP - McAfee EPO, Websense, Symantec, Cyphort, TrendMicro

• Lumension

o Email & Web (proxy) gateways - Cisco IronPort, Forcepoint

o Switches - Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet

o Web Application Firewalls - Barracuda WAF.

o Identity Access Management - RSA secureID.

o File Integrity Monitoring - Tripwire, Bit9

• Forensic Investigation - Encase, Autopsy, FTK Suite, Sleuth Kit, X-Ways, SIFT, F- Response
• Project Management - Contract Deliverables, Mentoring, Cost and Budgeting,
• Client Relations & Presentation, People Management, Resource Augmentation & Training

This is a really exciting job with excellent career progression. You will make a major impact on the business and learn along with way.

**Introduction**
QRadar SOAR, is designed to help security teams respond to cyberthreats with confidence, automate with intelligence and collaborate with consistency. It guides teams in resolving incidents by codifying established incident response processes into dynamic playbooks. The open and agnostic platform helps accelerate and orchestrate their response by automating actions with intelligence and integrating with other security tools. teams can have best-in-class response capabilities. We are growing rapidly and are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic, talented individual to join our Software Development team.
**Your role and responsibilities**
As a member of the IBM Security SOAR development team, you will be working on back-end services and end-to-end system design. Members of this team tend to have a high degree of fluency in one or more languages (Java and/or C++), database technologies (relational, document, distributed), and a foundational knowledge of cloud technologies such as Kubernetes and OpenShift Container Platform
**Required technical and professional expertise**
You must have a minimum of 3 years experience in the following:
* Professional experience programming in Java.
* Good understanding of Object-Oriented Design and programming concepts.
* Professional experience in web application programming and REST architecture.
* Strong communication skills.
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
* Experience with Tomcat, Jersey, Hibernate, JTA, Camel, and ActiveMQ.
* Experience in database schema design, performance, tuning, and scalability.
* Implementing distributed applications in container environment (Docker/Kubernetes).
* Experience with agile software development, continuous integration and continuous
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

**Introduction**
We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer to join our IBM MQ Software as a Service (SaaS) development team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies, including container orchestration, continuous integration, and automated deployment. You will contribute to the delivery of new features, maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines, and ensure the reliability and performance of our live services.
The MQ SaaS team operates using Agile development practices, with all members actively involved in planning, development, testing, and usability tasks within their Delivery Team. We value team players who are enthusiastic, highly motivated, and eager to work across disciplines. A strong understanding of continuous delivery techniques is essential to maintain the stability of our live service.
If you're passionate about technology, thrive on technical challenges, and want to help shape how global businesses move data securely and reliably, then this is the team for you.
**Your role and responsibilities**
· Develop and deliver robust, scalable features for the MQ SaaS offering.
· Collaborate effectively within a distributed global team.
· Investigate and resolve issues across the development lifecycle.
· Take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion.
· Support customer issues and contribute to service reliability.
**Please note - This position requires working onsite a minimum of 3 days per week at our Dublin location
**Required technical and professional expertise**
· Proficiency in Golang or similar languages.
· Experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift and container orchestration.
· Familiarity with container technologies (e.g., Docker).
· Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash).
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
· 5+ years of experience in software development.
· Proven track record in Agile delivery and working in fast-paced environments.
· Experience in full-stack development and a desire to grow in this area.
· Solid understanding of Agile development methodologies.
· Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment best practices.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.