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.

Director, Strategy Pricing & Interchange

Company: Mastercard

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Director of Strategy, Pricing & Interchange to lead global pricing and interchange initiatives. The role involves partnering across regions, driving revenue optimization, and enhancing customer and employee experience. The ideal candidate should have experience in financial and business management, strategic thinking, strong interpersonal skills, and advanced PC skills. They must be able to manage multiple projects, communicate effectively, and lead through influence. Limited global travel is required.

Fullstack Developer

Company: Riskified

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Riskified, a leading ecommerce risk management company, is seeking a skilled full-stack developer to join their Connect Team. The role involves designing and developing reliable, scalable architectures, deploying code daily, and collaborating with design and product teams. Riskified offers a dynamic work environment with benefits like flexible schedules, healthcare, and a wellness program. The company is committed to equal opportunity and is among Israel's fastest-growing tech firms.

Business Development Representative (Spanish speaking)

Company: Zendesk

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Zendesk, a leading Customer Support Platform, is seeking exceptional sales talent for its EMEA business. The Sales Development role involves driving new business, delivering on regional strategy, managing an outbound pipeline, and providing top-class customer experience. The ideal candidate should have native Spanish, fluency in English, and at least 6 months of sales experience. They should possess a 'Can Do' attitude, excellent communication skills, and a solid business background, preferably in SaaS sales. Zendesk offers a hybrid work model, quality leadership, and a supportive environment. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Safety Investigation Specialist I - German Speaker

Company: Uber

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Dec 20, 2024

The role of a Safety Investigations agent involves working on critical incidents to ensure top results in customer service, accuracy, and timely case resolution. The agent will collaborate with various internal teams to coordinate and resolve high severity incidents while balancing external customer service. Key responsibilities include responding to a high volume of sensitive incident cases, documenting issues, mastering multiple knowledge base and contact management systems, and supporting reporting parties with empathy and thorough documentation. The ideal candidate should be fluent in German and English, have customer support experience, and be available for rotating shifts from Monday to Sunday. Strong emotional intelligence, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to professionalism are essential. Preferred qualifications include safety experience, executional excellence, and crisis center, law enforcement, or social work experience.

Associate Managing Consultant, Advisors - Performance Analytics

Company: Mastercard

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Mastercard operates in over 200 countries, aiming to foster a sustainable economy through secure, accessible digital payment solutions. The Advisors & Consulting Services team within Mastercard offers strategic insights and recommendations to diverse global clients across various industries. The Performance Analytics specialization focuses on translating data into actionable insights using advanced analytical techniques and enterprise applications.

Linux SYS Admin

Company: Kyndryl

Location: Estoril, Portugal

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Kyndryl is a company that designs, builds, manages, and modernizes mission-critical technology systems. They are committed to creating a more equitable and inclusive world. The Infrastructure Specialist role involves contributing to current projects, analyzing problems, offering solutions, and long-range strategic planning of IT infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in specific technology domains, enterprise IT application experience, and hands-on experience in areas like software development, DevOps engineering, systems administration, or systems architecture in public cloud AWS domain. The role offers opportunities for growth, certification, and qualifications, with many Infrastructure Specialists advancing to become Architects or Distinguished Engineers. Kyndryl values diversity and inclusivity, providing a supportive environment for employees to bring their whole selves to work.

Data Quality - Analyst

Company: iCapital

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Dec 19, 2024

iCapital, a leading financial technology platform, is seeking a Data Quality Analyst to support its data management and customer experience enhancement initiatives. The role involves working with various teams to ensure data accuracy, extracting key terms from fund documents, and collaborating to meet business and client expectations. The ideal candidate should have relevant financial industry experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. iCapital offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, equity, and generous PTO.

Manager Product Management, Token Authentication Solutions

Company: Mastercard

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Manager of Product Management for Token Authentication Solutions. The role involves evolving product solutions, scaling their deployment, and analyzing the competitive landscape, including new regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate should have a technical background, strong product ownership experience, and excellent partnership and communication skills. They will be responsible for delivering key product enhancements, driving institutionalized knowledge, and providing product expertise to internal and external customers.

Application Developer in AI environment

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Dec 20, 2024

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is hiring for an Application Developer and Support Specialist role. The successful candidate will design, develop, and support applications that align with the company's core values. They will work closely with business partners, use SQL, Python, and Microsoft Power Platform, and have experience with AI and Machine Learning. The role involves leading projects, developing APIs, and collaborating in an international team. Proficiency in English and strong communication skills are essential.

Systems Engineer, Cloudflare Workflows

Company: Cloudflare

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Cloudflare is a company on a mission to help build a better Internet. They protect and accelerate any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.

Técnico de Manutenção

Company: Aptiv

Location: Braga, Portugal

Posted Dec 19, 2024

The job role involves maintaining production equipment with 100% efficiency, minimizing downtime, optimizing performance, extending equipment lifespan, and reducing maintenance costs. Key responsibilities include ensuring equipment availability through corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance, contributing to equipment specification and improvement, and managing replacement parts stock. The ideal candidate should have a professional electronics or mechanics course.

Azure Data Engineer

Company: Avanade

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Avanade is seeking an Azure Data Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Azure tools to support project implementation focusing on data collection, aggregation, storage, reconciliation, and accessibility. The role involves working on the data supply chain, ensuring stakeholders can access and manipulate data for analysis. The successful candidate will join a team of technologists passionate about the latest Microsoft cloud technology, with opportunities for early access to new technologies. Key responsibilities include implementing technical solutions, understanding data warehouse concepts, T-SQL, relational/non-relational databases, and Power BI for advanced analytics and data visualizations. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, knowledge of Databricks and Data Factory, and experience in T-SQL data modeling. Avanade offers extensive training, global resources, a dedicated career advisor, and a supportive, innovative culture.

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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