Remote Software Engineer Salary in Ireland
How much do remote developers in Ireland expect to make? $74,218 per year on average (based on self-reported data).
This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in Ireland are around average for Western Europe. Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.
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United KingdomAbout software engineer salary in Ireland
Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in Ireland are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in Ireland, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More
The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).
In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:
・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).
In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)
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Tech-savvy Full stack Developer proficient in fundamental front-end languages and server-side languages. In-depth knowledge of web and application development technologies. Analytical and precise professional with over four years of hands-on experience taking charge of front and back-end web development and designing and developing APIs. Collaborative team player possessing first-rate problem-solving and collaboration capabilities.
I have a background in computer science and have’ experience in machine learning，deep learning and AI, working across domains like e-commerce, fintech, healthcare, transportation, and ad-tech. I’ve worked on projects including recommendation systems, dynamic pricing, image search, NLP classification, LLM prompting ,fine-tuning and retrieval-augmented generation. In doing so, I’ve handled full ML lifecycles—from data processing and model training to deployment and monitoring—collaborating closely with product, engineering, and analytics teams. Technically, I’m comfortable with Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, Spark, SQL, Docker, Kafka, Airflow and Prefect, gcp, aws.
Enthusiastic Senior QA Automation Engineer with 10+ years of experience in Test Automation, Usability & Quality Assurance. Proficient in programming language Java and JavaScript including automation frameworks Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, Postman and Appium. Highly organised and meticulous in improving the Quality of Software product. A strong communicator who empowers others to grow and succeed. Recently attended the BrowserStack AI Masterclass and QA Summit 2026, demonstrating a commitment to staying at the forefront of quality engineering.
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