Tech Jobs in Madrid, Spain

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Madrid’s tech ecosystem thrives thanks to the Madrid R2D2 innovation district, which hosts over 200 startups and global leaders such as Cabify, Typeform, and Glovo. The city offers a mix of modern infrastructure, a high concentration of research universities, and a thriving venture capital community that fuels rapid product launches and talent growth.

Key industries include fintech, SaaS, AI, e‑commerce, telecommunications, and digital government. Major employers—Banco Santander, BBVA, Telefonica, Indra, Accenture, and Capgemini—provide roles in software engineering, data science, product management, and cybersecurity. The city’s diverse neighborhoods, such as Chamartín, Salamanca, and Tetuán, host corporate headquarters, co‑working spaces, and creative studios.

Living costs in Madrid vary by district: a one‑bedroom apartment in Chamartín averages €1,200 per month, while the city average is €900. Transparent salary listings help candidates align offers with local living expenses, ensuring a realistic assessment of net income after taxes, housing, and transportation.

Marketing Manager, Spanish Speaking Markets

Company: Ahrefsjobs

Location: Spain

Posted Jul 14, 2024

Ahrefs is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Spanish marketing manager to lead marketing efforts in Spanish-speaking countries. The successful candidate will have 3+ years of marketing experience, preferably in the technology or SaaS industry, and experience in SEO. They will be responsible for managing content creation, marketing activities, and events, as well as analyzing market trends and reporting to senior leadership.

Staff Writer (Temporary Contract)

Company: Feverup

Location: Spain

Posted Jul 13, 2024

Fever, a global live entertainment discovery tech platform, is seeking a digital copywriter to join their editorial team. The successful candidate will uncover compelling stories, generate content ideas, and write engaging articles for Valencia and Barcelona business partners and original events. The position is temporary, covering paternity leave, and is expected to last until the end of December 2024.

Teacher (Mixed Secondary)

Company: Department of Defense - Department of Defense Education Activity

Location: Rota, Spain Rota, Spain

Posted Jul 14, 2024

The position is for a LOCAL candidate within the commuting area, filling a Temporary Part-Time Social Studies and English Teacher position at Rota Middle High School. The position requires a Tier 1 T1 investigation with Childcare Checks, and applicants must meet the education and experience requirements described below.

Site Reliability Engineer

Company: Phaidra

Location: UK, Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Spain, Norway

Posted Jul 13, 2024

Phaidra is a 100 remote company that builds AI-powered control systems for industrial facilities, enabling them to automatically learn and improve over time. They are looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to join their engineering team, with responsibilities including building and maintaining cloud infrastructure, automating end-to-end systems, and applying SRE principles for observability, SLOs, automation, and change management.

Recreation Aid (Bowling)

Company: Department of the Air Force - U.S. Air Forces, Europe

Location: Moron (andalucia), Spain Moron (andalucia), Spain

Posted Jul 14, 2024

This position is located at the Bowling Center at Morón AB, Spain, and requires the incumbent to perform and/or assist in the operation of bowling center facilities. The position requires a background investigation with favorable results, and the incumbent must be a US Citizen assigned to Morón AB or a spouse/family member of someone assigned to Morón AB.

Head of AI Research and Development

Company: Tether

Location: Spain

Posted Jul 13, 2024

Tether is committed to making advanced AI technologies accessible, and is seeking a leader to oversee the creation and optimization of AI solutions. The role involves building and nurturing a team of AI experts, spearheading collaborations, and representing Tether in the AI community.

Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Fitness Program Director)

Company: Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations

Location: Rota, Spain Rota, Spain

Posted Jul 12, 2024

The position is for a Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch Program Director at the Navy Installations Command in Naval Station Rota, Spain. The incumbent will oversee fitness, sports, and aquatics programs and must have knowledge of exercise science, strength conditioning, nutrition, and physical fitness programming.

Teacher (Mixed Secondary)

Company: Department of Defense - Department of Defense Education Activity

Location: Rota, Spain Rota, Spain

Posted Jul 13, 2024

The position is for a LOCAL candidate within the commuting area, filling a Temporary Part-Time Social Studies and English Teacher position at Rota Middle High School. The position requires a Tier 1 T1 investigation with Childcare Checks, and applicants must meet the education and experience requirements described below.

Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Fitness Program Director)

Company: Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations

Location: Rota, Spain Rota, Spain

Posted Jul 13, 2024

The position is for a Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch Program Director at the Navy Installations Command in Naval Station Rota, Spain. The incumbent will oversee fitness, sports, and aquatics programs and must have knowledge of exercise science, strength conditioning, nutrition, and physical fitness programming.

Recreation Aid (Bowling)

Company: Department of the Air Force - U.S. Air Forces, Europe

Location: Moron (andalucia), Spain Moron (andalucia), Spain

Posted Jul 13, 2024

This position is located at the Bowling Center at Morón AB, Spain, and requires the incumbent to perform and/or assist in the operation of bowling center facilities. The position requires a background investigation with favorable results, and the incumbent must be a US Citizen assigned to Morón AB or a spouse/family member of someone assigned to Morón AB.

School Counselor (Elementary)

Company: Department of Defense - Department of Defense Education Activity

Location: Rota, Spain Rota, Spain

Posted Jul 13, 2024

The position is for a part-time school counselor at Rota Elementary School, requiring a baccalaureate degree, 40 semester hours of general education course work, and 18 semester hours of professional teacher education course work. The position is covered by the Overseas Federation of Teachers (OFT) bargaining unit and is open to US citizens. The application process is through the DoDEA Employment Application System (EAS).

Marketing Data Analyst

Company: leadtech

Location: Spain

Posted Jul 13, 2024

Leadtech is seeking a Marketing Data Analyst to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in STEM, experience working as an analyst, and knowledge of app attribution tools, machine learning, and statistics. The role involves analyzing marketing campaigns, creating reports and dashboards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in Madrid, Spain?
Madrid offers a full spectrum of roles: software engineer (frontend, backend, full stack), data scientist, AI/ML engineer, product manager, UX/UI designer, cloud architect, DevOps engineer, cybersecurity analyst, and industry‑specific positions in fintech and e‑commerce. Entry‑level, mid‑level, and senior roles are abundant across startups, scale‑ups, and multinational corporations.
How do remote and on‑site trends look for tech roles in Madrid?
Hybrid models are most common—typically 3 days in the office, 2 days remote. About 45% of tech companies allow full remote work, 30% offer hybrid, and 25% require full on‑site presence. Companies like Glovo and Cabify lead the remote trend, while banks such as BBVA favor hybrid arrangements.
Which are the major tech employers in Madrid?
Key employers include Banco Santander (over 4,000 Madrid tech staff), BBVA (3,500), Telefonica (2,800), Indra (5,000), Accenture (2,200), Capgemini (1,600), Cabify (600), Glovo (500), Typeform (300), and Ferrovial (1,200). These firms provide diverse roles across software, data, product, and infrastructure.
What are the salary expectations for tech professionals in Madrid?
Average salaries vary by role and experience: junior software engineer €30–35k, mid‑level €35–45k, senior €45–60k; data scientist €32–48k; product manager €35–55k; cloud architect €40–60k. These figures reflect the cost of living in Madrid, where housing and transportation can consume 30–35% of gross income.
What advice should I follow when relocating to Madrid for tech work?
Secure your visa—EU citizens need no visa; non‑EU workers should apply for a D7 or work permit. Use housing portals like Idealista and Spotahome to find apartments in Chamartín, Salamanca, or Tetuán. Learn basic Spanish and engage with local meetups such as Madrid Tech Meetup or Women in Tech Madrid. Join coworking spaces like WeWork or Impact Hub Madrid for networking and culture integration.

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