Tech jobs in Ireland (Score 1)

I am and American working in Ireland and can vouch for the fact that there are an amazing number of jobs available here. Most major US tech firms have a huge presence here and there are a whole host of locally grown startups as well. The laws here are very friendly towards Americans with technical backgrounds and I found it extremely easy to find work and get a work permit. The best part is that you do not even need to learn a new language (just how to understand the assorted accents).

To get work in Ireland, you need to come here with a return ticket. You can stay for 3 months with no visa - this is plenty of time as it takes about a week to get several offers if you have any qualifications or experience at all. It is your employer's responsibility to get you a work permit (a trival exercise for them). The only drawback is that salaries are not anywhere near the standard found in the Silicon Valley (about half). The good news is that the pubs are great and the social environment at work is far better than anything I experienced in the US.

Many Irish companies and US companies with a presence here are even willing to interview over the phone or hire directly from the US. My company is currently sending people all over the world to find prospective Java programmers due to the tight labor market here.