Tech Jobs in Portugal

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Portugal has become a magnet for tech talent thanks to its vibrant startup ecosystem, attractive tax incentives, and the government's Digital Nomad Visa, which allows remote workers to stay for up to a year with minimal paperwork. Living in Lisbon’s Príncipe Real or Porto’s Gaia offers a blend of historic charm and modern coworking spaces like Second Home and LxFactory, making day‑to‑day life as productive as it is enjoyable.

Tech firms range from global giants to agile startups. Major players include Farfetch, a Lisbon‑based luxury e‑commerce platform; Outsystems and Talkdesk, both headquartered in Lisbon and offering SaaS solutions worldwide; Feedzai, a fintech disruptor in Porto; and Unbabel, an AI‑driven translation startup with offices in Lisbon and Berlin. The country also hosts a thriving green‑tech sector, with companies such as EDP and Green Energy Solutions driving renewable initiatives.

The cost of living varies by city: Lisbon averages €1,200–€1,800 per month for a furnished apartment in the city centre, while Porto offers similar quality for €800–€1,200, and the Algarve is competitive for €900–€1,300. Transparent salary data lets candidates compare offers against local expenses, ensuring they can maintain a comfortable lifestyle while enjoying Portugal’s mild climate and high quality of life.

Senior Software Engineer - Back End

Company: Tillster, Inc.

Location: Portugal

Posted Dec 10, 2025

Tillster seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join their global team, focusing on scalable cloud solutions. The role offers competitive benefits, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to innovate in restaurant tech.

Talent Sourcer

Company: Kraken

Location: Canada,UK,Spain,Portugal,Ireland

Posted Dec 06, 2025

Kraken is a mission-focused crypto company with a world-class team dedicated to accelerating global crypto adoption. They offer a remote work environment with a focus on security, education, and client support. The company is looking for a Sourcer to join their team on a 12-month contract to help increase crypto adoption.

Head of Sales Operations

Company: Loka, Inc

Location: Latin America,North Macedonia,Portugal

Posted Nov 30, 2025

Loka highlights its achievements, including AWS recognition, and seeks a Head of Sales Operations to drive growth. The role involves leading sales operations, integrating teams, and scaling processes. The company offers remote work, benefits, and a collaborative environment.

Senior Product Manager - Payments

Company: Pleo

Location: Denmark,Sweden,Spain,Portugal,UK,Netherlands

Posted Dec 11, 2025

The role involves leading the Payments team to create seamless customer experiences. Responsibilities include shaping the payment platform's vision, driving results, and collaborating with stakeholders. The position offers competitive salaries and benefits like a Pleo card, catered meals, and mental health support.

Executive Assistant

Company: Kraken

Location: Ireland,Cyprus,Portugal

Posted Dec 04, 2025

Kraken is a mission-focused crypto company with a world-class team dedicated to accelerating global adoption of crypto for financial freedom and inclusion. They offer premium products, prioritize security, education, and client support. The company is fully remote with a diverse team and seeks an organized Executive Assistant to support leaders remotely.

Video Content Creator

Company: Cloudbeds

Location: Canada,Ireland,Portugal,Spain,UK

Posted Dec 09, 2025

Cloudbeds seeks a video creator to produce engaging content across platforms, manage social media, and experiment with new formats to enhance hotel tech outreach. The role requires storytelling, strategic thinking, and technical skills to develop high-quality videos and podcasts that drive action and growth.

Expert Data Platform Engineer

Company: Typeform

Location: Germany,Ireland,Netherlands,Portugal,Spain,UK

Posted Dec 06, 2025

The role is for an Expert Data Platform Engineer to lead the data platform and tracking teams at Typeform. The position involves shaping the next-generation data and AI platform architecture, introducing modern governance, and owning mission-critical components that power Typeform's AI strategy. The role requires technical leadership, architecture design, platform ownership, optimization, governance, mentorship, and cross-team collaboration.

Senior Counsel – Product

Company: Kraken

Location: UK,Europe,Ireland,Cyprus,Portugal

Posted Dec 09, 2025

Kraken seeks product legal experts to drive crypto adoption, emphasizing mission-focused work, global reach, and regulatory expertise in a remote, inclusive environment.

Director Trust & Safety, Player Care - Monopoly GO!

Company: Scopely

Location: UK,Ireland,Portugal

Posted Dec 02, 2025

Scopely is seeking a Director of Trust and Safety to lead a high-performing team in ensuring player integrity, security, and confidence across their games and services. The role involves building and scaling a multidisciplinary Trust & Safety organization, driving counter-cheating excellence, protecting player accounts, managing key tech partnerships, shaping policy and process, collaborating across teams, and owning business outcomes.

Designer

Company: ApprovalMax Limited

Location: Portugal

Posted Nov 26, 2025

ApprovalMax is a platform that automates financial controls and ensures compliance for finance teams. The company has secured a £10 million growth investment and is looking for a Mid-Level Designer to support the design function during the maternity leave of the Head of Design. The role involves design execution, web and HubSpot design collaboration, team coordination, cross-team collaboration, video and motion design, and design system and workflow management.

Audiobook Specialists

Company: ElevenLabs

Location: UK,India,Germany,Brazil,France,Portugal,Mexico

Posted Nov 29, 2025

ElevenLabs is a leading audio AI company that has developed humanlike speech technology. They have raised significant funding and achieved a high valuation. The company offers a Creative Platform and Agents Platform powered by proprietary AI models. They are seeking freelance Audiobook Specialists to join their Productions team.

Sr. Machine Learning Engineer

Company: Typeform

Location: Germany,Ireland,Netherlands,Portugal,Spain,UK

Posted Dec 06, 2025

Typeform is a fully remote company with a Data & Insights team focused on making data actionable through reports, dashboards, and AI/ML models. The role is a Machine Learning Engineer position, responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable ML systems to deliver personalized experiences. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of experience in building and deploying ML models, strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks, experience with AWS cloud, Kubernetes, Docker, and ML lifecycle management tools like MLflow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in Portugal?
Portugal’s tech market hosts a spectrum of roles: Software Engineer, Backend/Frontend Developer, Mobile Engineer, Cloud/SRE Engineer, Data Scientist/Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst, Product Manager, UX/UI Designer, QA Engineer, DevOps, and Blockchain Engineer. Check job boards for specific skill requirements such as Python, Go, React, AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
Remote vs on-site trends in Portugal?
Hybrid work is the norm: 70% of Lisbon‑based firms offer flexible schedules, while Porto’s tech scene leans towards fully remote teams. Companies such as Talkdesk and Outsystems maintain remote‑first policies, enabling talent from anywhere to apply. The Digital Nomad Visa facilitates staying in Portugal while working for foreign employers, often with a 12‑month stay and no work permit requirement.
Who are the major employers in Portugal?
Top employers include Farfetch (e‑commerce), Outsystems (low‑code), Talkdesk (contact centre), Feedzai (fintech), Unbabel (AI translation), EDP (energy), NOS (telecom), Critical Software (software engineering), Google Portugal, Microsoft Portugal, Amazon Web Services, and local incubators like StartupX. These companies offer structured career paths, comprehensive benefits, and international exposure.
What are salary expectations for the region?
Median gross salaries in Lisbon hover around €35k–€55k for software engineers, €38k–€60k for data scientists, and €30k–€48k for product managers. In Porto the ranges are slightly lower by 5–10%, while the Algarve offers similar numbers but with lower living costs. Transparent figures on Job Transparency help you benchmark offers before negotiation.
How can I relocate to Portugal for tech work?
Plan a pre‑move visit to explore neighbourhoods such as Príncipe Real, Santos, and Alcântara in Lisbon, or Ribeira and Gaia in Porto. Secure a residence permit through Portugal’s Golden Visa or the Digital Nomad Visa if you’ll be working remotely. Register for a Portuguese tax number (NIF), open a local bank account, learn basic Portuguese phrases, and network through meetups like Lisbon Tech Meetup or Porto Startup Hub. Finally, use Job Transparency’s salary filters to set realistic expectations for each city’s cost of living.

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