A US technology firm is announcing 350 new jobs in Dublin.

Once filled, the jobs will bring the software creator’s total Irish workforce to over 600.

The company has also revealed plans to develop more office space in the capital near its current base beside the Gaiety Theatre.

The announcement was this morning welcomed by the Business Minister Heather Humphreys.

The new jobs are mainly in the areas of technical support, engineering, sales, finance and HR.

The company already employs over 1,900 people all around the world, with offices in nine countries.

The Irish branch of the business oversees its European operations.