Bentley Systems expands in Lithuania, plans over 90 new tech jobs

Infrastructure engineering software developer Bentley Systems is significantly expanding its presence in Vilnius, Lithuania. The company announced plans to create more than 90 new jobs over the next three years, focusing on hiring specialists in user experience (UX) design, product management, and software engineering. This expansion will boost Bentley's Lithuanian team by nearly a third, adding to the current workforce of almost 300 specialists.

The move solidifies Vilnius as a central hub for Bentley Systems' digital innovation strategy across Europe. The expansion is fueled by the region's rapidly maturing technology ecosystem. "Our expansion in Lithuania is clear proof of the significant value the team working here has created for the company over the past twenty years," said Julien Moutte, Chief Technology Officer at Bentley Systems. "In Lithuania, we have found a thriving innovation ecosystem, strong talent, and a spirit of collaboration that has been one of our success factors."

Moutte highlighted that expanding in Vilnius provides access to concentrated artificial intelligence and software development expertise, crucial for meeting the global demand for smart infrastructure solutions. Bentley Systems is also deepening its collaboration with academic institutions. The company is developing strategic partnerships with Kaunas University of Technology and other leading Lithuanian universities. These collaborations aim to integrate Bentley's digital twin technology into academic curricula, ensuring graduates possess sought-after skills in cloud and AI-based engineering.

Lithuanian Minister of Economy and Innovation, Edvinas Grikšas, viewed Bentley's decision as a testament to the strength and maturity of Lithuania's technology sector. "The decision by a global leader in infrastructure software to entrust the development of some of its most strategically important products to Lithuanian engineers confirms that our talent is creating technologies for the world's most critical infrastructure," he stated. Elijus Čivilis, CEO of the Investment Promotion Agency "Investuok Lietuvoje," sees the expansion as a strong signal of long-term confidence in Lithuania as an engineering center.