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.

Data Centre Technician Intern (Portugal)

Company: Equinix, Inc

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Jan 12, 2025

Equinix, a global digital infrastructure company, is offering a 3-month internship for a Data Center Technician in Lisbon, Portugal. The role involves supporting data center operations, customer onboarding, maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety and security standards. The intern will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, receive mentorship, and have opportunities for networking and professional growth.

Program Specialist IV

Company: Uber

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Jan 12, 2025

Uber is seeking an EMEA Project Specialist for Uber for Business. The role involves managing U4B CommOps EMEA strategy and operations, leading cross-functional projects, and improving contact center tools and processes. The ideal candidate will have strong critical thinking skills, 2 years of Uber for Business experience, and experience managing cross-functional projects. They will act as a point of contact for advanced support issues, drive action to fix root-cause problems, and provide data insights to encourage adherence to key outcomes. The role requires excellent communication skills, strategic problem-solving abilities, and a self-motivated approach.

IT PROJECT MANAGER

Company: Pertempserp

Location: Portugal

Posted Jan 05, 2025

The job posting is for a highly skilled IT Project Management Officer PMO position with a 12-month freelance contract in Portugal. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in project management, preferably with hands-on experience in HR Payroll and Time systems like SuccessFactors. The role involves maintaining project documentation, participating in workshops, coordinating team activities, tracking project milestones, and supporting the implementation of project management methodologies. The company, Pertemps ERP, values understanding its clients and candidates, with consultants speaking over 15 different languages.

Shopify Specialist

Company: Darkroom

Location: Brazil, Portugal

Posted Jan 06, 2025

Darkroom, a rapidly growing omnichannel growth marketing agency, is seeking an experienced Shopify Project Manager. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of ecommerce or web development project management experience, hands-on Shopify development skills, and proficiency in project management tools. The role involves end-to-end implementation of new Shopify ecommerce stores, Shopify development, technical leadership, and collaboration with various teams. Darkroom offers competitive salaries, flexible vacation policy, health benefits, and opportunities for growth. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Territory Account Executive - Mid Market - Portugal

Company: Salesforce

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Jan 12, 2025

Salesforce is seeking a Mid Market Account Executive with 5-10 years of technology sales experience, proficient in Portuguese and English. The role involves understanding customer challenges, evangelizing solutions, and collaborating with product specialists. Required skills include strong sales abilities, revenue achievement in Portugal, and net new business sales history. Preferred skills include sales methodology education and strategic alliance crafting.

Clinical Research Intern

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Jan 12, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific is offering a Clinical Research Internship in Lisbon, Portugal. The role involves working closely with a team, providing administrative and technical support, and gaining insights into clinical research. The intern will also engage with diverse parts of the company, improve skills, and contribute to meaningful work. The ideal candidate should be a student pursuing a Post-Graduation or Master's degree in Lifesciences, have excellent organizational skills, and be proficient in English and Portuguese.

Senior JavaScript Engineer

Company: EPAM Systems

Location: Entroncamento, Portugal

Posted Jan 12, 2025

The company is looking for a Senior JavaScript Engineer to join their team and contribute to building and maintaining a web ecosystem for game developers. The role requires strong frontend expertise, communication skills, and experience with large-scale projects. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining web applications, writing production-ready code, collaborating with design teams, and participating in Agile development processes. The ideal candidate should have expert knowledge of JavaScript, proficiency in React and Node.js, strong understanding of OOP and MVC principles, and experience with HTML5 and CSS (SASS). The company offers competitive compensation, variety of projects, career growth opportunities, and flexible work hours.

Lead Java Developer

Company: EPAM Systems

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Jan 12, 2025

The job posting is for an experienced Lead Java Developer to lead software development projects, ensuring high-quality software solutions. The role involves guiding a team, resolving complex issues, writing and enhancing code, defining solutions, prioritizing tasks, and fostering a blameless postmortems culture. Required qualifications include 5+ years of experience in secure coding, familiarity with secure coding standards, background in open frameworks, debugging skills, understanding of system architecture, expertise in release workflows, performance testing, and vulnerability scanning. The company offers competitive compensation, diverse projects, career growth opportunities, and flexible work hours.

Senior Operations & Strategy Specialist

Company: SwordHealth

Location: Portugal

Posted Jan 04, 2025

Sword Health, a leading platform for predicting, preventing, and treating pain, is experiencing rapid growth and expansion. With a recent valuation of $3 billion, the company is seeking passionate individuals to join their mission of freeing two billion people from pain. Sword Health has developed Bloom, a program to provide accessible pelvic health care for women, using innovative technology and remote consultations with Pelvic Health Specialists. The role involves data-driven improvements, operational oversight, project management, team leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic collaboration. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in consulting or scaling operations in a fast-growing startup, exceptional analytical skills, a data-driven mindset, strong execution bias, and proven leadership experience.

Specialist, Talent Acquisition (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Company: Mastercard

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Jan 12, 2025

Mastercard is a leading global payments company that empowers people and businesses to prosper. They offer digital payments choices, innovative products, and services that help realize potential. The company has a diverse talent acquisition function with a focus on sourcing top talent.

Software Engineer

Company: Protegrity

Location: Portugal

Posted Jan 08, 2025

Protegrity, a global data protection solutions provider, is expanding and seeking new team members, particularly a Software QA Engineer. The role involves designing, implementing, automating, and executing robust testing strategies to ensure high-quality, scalable, reliable, and secure software. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of software quality assurance processes, automated testing tools, and methodologies. They must also be fluent in English, have a bachelor's degree in a related field, and have at least 5 years of experience in software quality assurance. Protegrity offers a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, and a diverse, inclusive work environment.

Sr. Product Manager

Company: Five9

Location: Portugal

Posted Jan 06, 2025

Five9, a leading provider of cloud contact center software, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr Product Manager. The role involves leading the integration roadmap for a recent acquisition, owning the real-time and historical API product roadmap, and working closely with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will develop a clear and prioritized product roadmap, conduct market analysis, collaborate with various teams, and ensure data platform adheres to governance and compliance standards. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or data analytics, 5+ years of product management experience, and strong hand-on experience with data processing technologies and cloud platforms. This is a 12-18 month contract position with Five9, an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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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