Artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure company Crusoe has announced the opening of its European headquarters in Dublin. The new office will lead to the creation of around 100 jobs over the next three years.

The company said it will be hiring for multiple roles in Dublin across departments including networking, site reliability engineering, customer success, and support.

Crusoe is also planning to operate its AI cloud service from Dublin to cater for its European data centre clients. In December 2023, the company announced its first data centre in Europe, which is located in Iceland and powered by geothermal energy.

“Establishing our European Headquarters in Dublin marks another milestone in Crusoe’s global strategy,” said Chase Lochmiller, CEO and co-founder of Crusoe.

“Dublin’s reputation as a world-class technology hub, and its exceptional talent pool, makes it the perfect location to forge stronger connections with our European customers and partners,” he added.

The investment by Crusoe has been in part backed by the Government through IDA Ireland.

“This announcement is a testament to the skilled technology workforce and thriving AI innovation ecosystem here,” said Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke.

Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland, said Crusoe’s announcement is a vote of confidence in the skilled workforce available in Ireland.

“AI will be a key focus on our upcoming new strategy in IDA Ireland, so I am delighted to see companies like Crusoe join our technology ecosystem here,” Lohan said.

Photo: (l-r) IDA Ireland chief executive Michael Lohan, Enterprise Minister Peter Burke and Crusoe chief executive Chase Lochmiller.