MICROSOFT have announced plans to hire 600 people today

The US tech giants are expected to create 500 jobs with the opening of their newly established Microsoft EMEA Inside Sales Centre.

3 Microsoft are expected to announce plans to hire 600 people today Credit: Getty Images

The new centre will specialise in the remote selling by Microsoft staff via phone or online.

The tech company, founded by Bill Gates, plan to also create a further 100 jobs available across Microsoft’s existing operations.

3 Bill Gate is the founder of the company Credit: Reuters

The employment opportunities are in the areas of finance, operations, engineering and sales.

Microsoft have been present in Ireland for over three decades. It first opened a small manufacturing facility in 1985 employing 100 people.

The US corporation has since ballooned in size with 1,200 full-time employees and 700 full-time contractors. The latest job announcement will take their staffing levels over 2.5k.

3 Enda Kenny is expected to attend Credit: PA:Press Association

An announcement on the matter is expected today at 11:30am at Microsoft’s Campus in Sandyford Business Park, in south Dublin.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny will be on hand to witness the announcement, as will Jobs Minister Mary Mitchell O'Connor.

Martin Shanahan, CEO of the IDA will also be in attendance.