Career Pathways
Explore diverse tech career routes with detailed guides, salary insights, and skill requirements.
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Empowering Ireland's next generation of tech talent through hands-on STEAM experiences, industry partnerships, and real career pathways.
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Comprehensive resources and programs connecting students, educators, and industry professionals to build Ireland's tech future
School Partnerships
Adopt a School program connecting tech companies with schools for real-world learning experiences.
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Pathways Program
Annual tech career event connecting students with universities and employers. Thanks to all who joined Pathways 2025!
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Qualifications Guide
Comprehensive database of tech courses, degrees, and certifications from Irish institutions.
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Your Tech Career Journey
Discover how to transform your passion for technology into a rewarding career. Follow the pathway from education to your dream job.
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Software Developer
Very High Demand
Duration
3-4 Years
Salary Range
€45k - €90k
1
Education Foundation
⏱ 3-4 years
Build fundamental programming and problem-solving skills
BSc Computer Science
NFQ Level 8 • University
Software Engineering
NFQ Level 8 • TU/University
Coding Bootcamp
Certificate • Private Training
2
Skill Development
⏱ 1-2 years experience
Master modern development tools and methodologies
JavaScript
Python
React/Vue
Git/GitHub
SQL
REST APIs
3
Career Launch
Enter the workforce and grow your career
Entry Roles:
Junior DeveloperFrontend DeveloperBackend DeveloperFull Stack Developer
Career Growth:
Senior → Lead → Architect
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Data Scientist
High Demand
Duration
4-5 Years
Salary Range
€50k - €100k
1
Education Foundation
⏱ 4 years
Learn statistical analysis and data manipulation techniques
BSc Data Science
NFQ Level 8 • University
Statistics & Analytics
NFQ Level 8 • University
MSc Data Analytics
NFQ Level 9 • Postgraduate
2
Skill Development
⏱ 1-2 years experience
Build expertise in data analysis and predictive modeling
Python/R
SQL
Machine Learning
Pandas/NumPy
Tableau/PowerBI
Statistics
3
Career Launch
Transform data into business insights and value
Entry Roles:
Data AnalystJunior Data ScientistML EngineerBusiness Intelligence Analyst
Career Growth:
Senior → Lead → Chief Data Officer
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Cybersecurity Specialist
Very High Demand
Duration
3-4 Years
Salary Range
€48k - €95k
1
Education Foundation
⏱ 3-4 years
Master security principles and threat detection
BSc Cybersecurity
NFQ Level 8 • University
Network Security Cert
NFQ Level 7-8 • TU/ATU
Ethical Hacking Cert
Professional Cert • Industry
2
Skill Development
⏱ 1-2 years experience
Develop hands-on security testing and defense skills
Network Security
Penetration Testing
SIEM Tools
Cryptography
Linux/Unix
Python
3
Career Launch
Protect organizations from cyber threats
Entry Roles:
Security AnalystPenetration TesterSOC AnalystSecurity Engineer
Career Growth:
Senior → Manager → CISO
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Very High
Software Developer
Timeline
3-4 Years
Salary
€45k - €90k
1
Education Foundation
⏱ 3-4 years
Build fundamental programming and problem-solving skills
BSc Computer Science
NFQ Level 8
Software Engineering
NFQ Level 8
Coding Bootcamp
Certificate
2
Skill Development
⏱ 1-2 years experience
Master modern development tools and methodologies
JavaScript
Python
React/Vue
Git/GitHub
SQL
REST APIs
3
Career Launch
Enter the workforce and grow your career
Entry Roles:
Junior DeveloperFrontend DeveloperBackend Developer
Career Path:
Senior → Lead → Architect
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High
Data Scientist
Timeline
4-5 Years
Salary
€50k - €100k
1
Education Foundation
⏱ 4 years
Learn statistical analysis and data manipulation techniques
BSc Data Science
NFQ Level 8
Statistics & Analytics
NFQ Level 8
MSc Data Analytics
NFQ Level 9
2
Skill Development
⏱ 1-2 years experience
Build expertise in data analysis and predictive modeling
Python/R
SQL
Machine Learning
Pandas/NumPy
Tableau/PowerBI
Statistics
3
Career Launch
Transform data into business insights and value
Entry Roles:
Data AnalystJunior Data ScientistML Engineer
Career Path:
Senior → Lead → Chief Data Officer
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Very High
Cybersecurity Specialist
Timeline
3-4 Years
Salary
€48k - €95k
1
Education Foundation
⏱ 3-4 years
Master security principles and threat detection
BSc Cybersecurity
NFQ Level 8
Network Security Cert
NFQ Level 7-8
Ethical Hacking Cert
Professional Cert
2
Skill Development
⏱ 1-2 years experience
Develop hands-on security testing and defense skills
Network Security
Penetration Testing
SIEM Tools
Cryptography
Linux/Unix
Python
3
Career Launch
Protect organizations from cyber threats
Entry Roles:
Security AnalystPenetration TesterSOC Analyst
Career Path:
Senior → Manager → CISO
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