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Professional Services 74 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities 74.9 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c. 74.99 - All other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
29 September 2020
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
US e-commerce company Amazon has announced the hiring of 100 professionals for its software development centre in Madrid (tech hub) this October. The new employees will work as computer developers and will have a 'competitive benefits package' with company shares, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan, discounts and training, according to the company.
This Amazon tech Hub in Azca (Madrid) has 1,000 employees and four areas: Amazon Business, Shopping Experience, Emerging Businesses and Book Depository.
Eurofound (2020), Amazon, Business expansion in Spain, factsheet number 102093, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/102093.