R3 is planning to open a second European office in Dublin in 2020, as part of its rapid expansion plan.
The office will serve as a technology hub and will be primarily staffed by engineering specialists who will work closely with the existing engineering team in London.
Many of the new roles will be software engineers, along with commercial and client-facing roles around the world.
The new office will support R3’s hiring plan which aims to expand the company’s global headcount by around one quarter by the end of 2019.
According to R3, the growth of the engineering team will ensure that the hundreds of businesses who build their applications on Corda can continue to deploy blockchain solutions simply and successfully.
David Rutter, CEO of R3, said: “After careful consideration, we chose Dublin because of the deep pool of existing blockchain and technical skills in the city, as well as its close connections to our existing hub in London. We’re looking forward to building our new home here and engaging with the local technology community over the years to come.”
