OpenAI adds 250 jobs as it expands Dublin EU headquarters

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, announced a major expansion of its European headquarters in Dublin on July 27, 2026, planning to add 250 new jobs and move into a significantly larger office space. The move will more than triple the company's current Irish workforce over the next two years.

The artificial intelligence pioneer said it has leased 88,000 square feet of office space at the Tropical Fruit Warehouse in Dublin's Docklands area, a building developed by IPUT Real Estate. The company plans to relocate its European Union headquarters to this new location in late 2026. OpenAI currently employs over 100 people at its Dublin office, which first opened in 2023.

The 250 new roles will be created across a wide range of departments including engineering, sales, user operations, finance, human resources, privacy, legal, and workplace functions. Company officials stated the expansion is driven by rapidly growing demand from users, customers, and developers across Europe.

Emma Redmond, Associate General Counsel and Head of OpenAI Ireland, said the investment reflects the company's long-term commitment to the region. She stated that the new headquarters will help businesses,...