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.

Salesforce Admin

Company: Mastercard

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Dynamic Yield, a company by Mastercard, is seeking a Salesforce Administrator. The role involves managing user accounts, handling support tickets, gathering requirements, and designing solutions prioritizing user satisfaction. The ideal candidate should have Salesforce product knowledge, 18 months of hands-on administration experience, and a proactive attitude towards platform enhancements. They should also be comfortable with Salesforce configuration changes, user training, and have excellent relationship-building skills. The role offers opportunities for shadowing experienced team members and pursuing Salesforce certifications.

Lead Automation Testing Engineer in Python

Company: EPAM Systems

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Dec 04, 2024

The job posting is for an experienced Lead Automation Testing Engineer with a focus on Python. The role involves overseeing and implementing high-quality automated testing solutions, collaborating with development and quality engineering teams, and leading a team of testing professionals. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in automated testing with Python, expertise in QE/Functional Testing, and proven experience in testing low-latency C++ applications. The company offers competitive compensation, diverse projects, career growth opportunities, and a positive work environment.

Backend Software Engineer - Connect Team

Company: Riskified

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Riskified is a company that empowers businesses to grow their ecommerce by mitigating risks. They offer protection against chargebacks, fraud, and policy abuse, using AI-powered fraud and risk intelligence. The Connect Team, part of the Post Fulfill group, aims to build smooth onboarding components for their product, connecting payment gateways, return vendors, and merchant CRMs. The role involves designing and developing reliable, scalable architecture, deploying code daily, working with large data volumes, and collaborating with other engineering teams. Qualifications include a B.Sc. in Computer Science, 4+ years of hands-on server-side coding experience, and proficiency in Scala/Java.

Logistics Technician

Company: Aptiv

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Aptiv, a company dedicated to creating advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions, and data connectivity solutions, is seeking a candidate for a packaging and inventory role. The successful applicant will be responsible for tasks such as arranging material in the warehouse, participating in cycle inventory organization, and ensuring compliance with various management systems. Aptiv offers an inclusive work environment, opportunities for growth, and a commitment to safety, with a vision of a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero emissions, and wireless connectivity. The company values diversity and provides support for employees' physical and mental health.

Vice President, Consumer Products and Processing

Company: Mastercard

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Vice President for Consumer Products and Processing. The role involves supporting strategic priorities in Consumer Products (Debit, Credit, Prepaid), ESG Solutions, Processing, and Programs. Key responsibilities include monitoring progress on strategic priorities, implementing digital and product strategy, managing budgeting and forecasting, and leading a small team. The ideal candidate should possess excellent strategic thinking, project management, analytical skills, and the ability to navigate a matrix organization. Experience in the Payments industry is a plus. Mastercard emphasizes a culture of inclusion and diversity, believing that differences enable better teamwork and business results.

Strategy Partner to the CIO

Company: Loka, Inc

Location: Latin America,Portugal,North Macedonia

Posted Dec 05, 2024

Loka is seeking a strategic advisor to work directly with their Chief Innovation Officer. The role involves representing the CIO in meetings, managing their calendar, drafting correspondence, supporting them in meetings, liaising between the CIO and other executives, ensuring timely project completion, researching and recommending new strategies, creating systems to streamline operations, and maintaining accurate records. Required qualifications include English language fluency, strong communication skills, time management, detail-orientedness, passion for organization, critical thinking, flexibility, and a positive outlook. Education and experience requirements include a bachelor's degree in business administration or a similar field, 3+ years in a business or executive management role, and past experience at a tech company. Benefits include every other Friday off, 26 extra days off a year, remote and flexible work, paid sick days, local holidays, premium mental health subscriptions, access to LokaLabs™, a fitness subscription, mental wellness programs, a defined career path, and business English classes.

Cheminformatics Engineer (Machine Learning/AI)

Company: Loka, Inc

Location: Latin America,North Macedonia,Portugal,Serbia

Posted Dec 05, 2024

Loka is a company that uses a modern tech stack to support meaningful projects across various industries. They have helped clients in the fields of soybean mutation discovery, AI reading tutors, and cancer drug development. They are seeking a Cheminformatics Engineer to drive machine learning projects for small molecule research and provide domain expertise. The role involves understanding clients' business objectives, designing and implementing complex ML systems, leading client communications, and deploying, maintaining, and upgrading ML models and pipelines.

Solutions Engineer - Spanish Speaking

Company: Cloudflare

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Cloudflare, a leading company in Internet security and performance, is seeking a Solutions Engineer in Lisbon. The role involves technical sales, ensuring optimal business value, and creating scalable solutions for customers. The ideal candidate should have a broad knowledge of Internet technology, excellent communication skills, and experience in IT or related fields. Cloudflare values diversity and inclusiveness, and offers resources and training for the role. The company is known for its mission to build a better Internet, with initiatives like Project Galileo, Athenian Project, and 1.1.1.1.

Business Development Manager

Company: Asksuite

Location: Portugal

Posted Dec 05, 2024

Asksuite is a global award-winning SaaS technology company seeking a skilled Inside Sales Closer to join their team. The role involves generating new opportunities, prospecting clients, demonstrating the product, preparing proposals, negotiating deals, and maintaining CRM. The ideal candidate should have strong sales skills, a high-performance track record, excellent communication skills, and experience in SaaS companies. Asksuite offers flexible work hours, no dress code, and a multicultural environment.

Commercial Account Executive - UKI

Company: Zendesk

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Dec 04, 2024

Zendesk is hiring an Account Executive to drive revenue growth, manage customer relationships, and expand existing partnerships. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of B2B sales experience, preferably in SaaS, with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets. Key responsibilities include acquiring new customers, cross-selling products, leveraging data insights, and leading complex sales cycles.

English Teacher

Company: EF Education First

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Dec 04, 2024

EF Education First is seeking passionate English teachers for immediate positions in Berlin, Rome, Paris, and Lisbon. The role involves planning and delivering lessons, managing classrooms, facilitating testing, maintaining records, and attending meetings. Candidates should have a BA degree, right to work in EU, and a TEFL, TESOL, or equivalent certification. They should be enthusiastic, organized, and natural leaders with a positive attitude. EF, founded in 1965, is a global education provider committed to cultural exchange and diversity.

Senior IT Business Analyst

Company: emergn

Location: Portugal

Posted Dec 05, 2024

Emergn is a global digital business services organization with a mission to improve the way people and companies work. They offer consulting, technology, and learning services to add value to their clients' businesses and customers' lives. The company is looking for an IT Business Analyst to help shape their exciting future and deliver valuable outcomes to their clients. The role involves working with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and the development team to gather and document requirements, develop product documentation, and support the development team in exploring options and attaining outcomes.

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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