I have been living and working in Dublin for the last 6 years and have never had any difficulty finding a job. There are lots of US companies here (all the big software companies are here) and the home-grown market isn't bad either. I work for an Irish startup (http://www.kadius.com) and we had a huge problem getting experienced Java developers and testers in our last round of hiring.
The pay is a little lower than in the US, but the working environment and social life more than makes up for it. A friend who has recently made the move to Dublin from Canada has recorded his experiences at http://www.adamboyes.com.
If you are considering a move to Dublin, have a look at http://www.stepstone.ie for jobs. It is the best jobs site here and has a lot of info. I have never heard of anyone ever being turned down for a work permit and residency if they have a job requiring any technical expertise at all. I have had a blast since making the move.
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I have been living and working in Dublin for the last 6 years and have never had any difficulty finding a job. There are lots of US companies here (all the big software companies are here) and the home-grown market isn't bad either. I work for an Irish startup (http://www.kadius.com) and we had a huge problem getting experienced Java developers and testers in our last round of hiring. The pay is a little lower than in the US, but the working environment and social life more than makes up for it. A friend who has recently made the move to Dublin from Canada has recorded his experiences at http://www.adamboyes.com. If you are considering a move to Dublin, have a look at http://www.stepstone.ie for jobs. It is the best jobs site here and has a lot of info. I have never heard of anyone ever being turned down for a work permit and residency if they have a job requiring any technical expertise at all. I have had a blast since making the move.