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Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62.0 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
150 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
4 January 2021
Employment effect (start)
4 January 2021
Foreseen end date
31 December 2021
Description
ATEN, a Taiwanese company which is specialized in connectivity and management solutions in accessing and sharing technologies announced the creation of 100-150 new positions in 2021. The company is looking mainly for integration engineers for developing digital systems. The new positions are available mainly at the R&D centre in Bucharest.
Against the background of the growing importance of remote work caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the company has witnessed an increase in demand for its products and services. In 2020 the company has succeeded to add between 25 and 30 new clients to its portfolio and registered a 60-100% increase in demand for equipment orders.
ATEN was established in 1979, is headquartered in Taiwan and has a workforce of 1,700.
Eurofound (2021), ATEN, Business expansion in Romania, factsheet number 102988, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/102988.
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