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.

AWS DevOps Engineer

Company: payabl.

Location: Germany, Portugal

Posted Oct 18, 2024

The role is about solving real-life problems and ensuring smooth banking services. The team will work on designing and maintaining infrastructure, implementing GitOps practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The company is powering the growth of merchants by helping them take payments easily, securely, and globally.

Software Engineer (NodeJS)

Company: Broadvoice

Location: Portugal

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Broadvoice is a leading cloud communications company that values its employees and offers a supportive work environment. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides comprehensive benefits packages.

Manager, Services Pricing

Company: Mastercard

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Manager, Services Pricing to join their global technology company in the payments industry. The role involves enhancing pricing strategies, commercialization, and go-to-market strategies for new and existing products. The successful candidate will build datasets, analyze trends, and forecast impacts of new pricing strategies. They will also advise Product Managers on strategic decisions, create presentations, and conduct industry research. Mastercard values intellectual curiosity, organization, project management, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. The role requires four or more years of consulting and/or data analytics experience.

Senior Control and Protection Engineer

Company: Hitachi Energy

Location: Estoril, Portugal

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Hitachi Energy is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced project engineer to join their innovative team specializing in substation automation projects. The role involves successful execution of control & protection scope, working closely with project manager, SCADA engineer, and customer. The engineer will be part of a world-class community, contributing to the company's vision of a sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system. Responsibilities include testing & commissioning of Protection and Control IEDs, developing protection and control concepts, and obtaining approvals from utilities.

ML Applications Engineer

Company: Phaidra

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

Posted Oct 20, 2024

Phaidra is seeking a team member to work on industrial controls and process engineering. The role requires 4+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, Data Scientist, or Machine Learning Engineer. The job involves working with Phaidra's internal platform, building solutions for new customer applications, and onboarding and maintaining agents. The company offers a competitive salary, equity, and a remote working environment.

Senior Data Engineer

Company: Boost-IT

Location: Portugal

Posted Oct 19, 2024

Boost IT is a Portuguese technology consultancy company looking for a Data Engineer to work on international projects. The company values technology to elevate people and improve the world.

Senior ML Applications Engineer

Company: Phaidra

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

Posted Oct 20, 2024

Phaidra is seeking a team member to lead the onboarding and maintenance of agents that control industrial facilities. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of progressive relevant work experience, previous experience in leading projects, and understanding of ML concepts and industrial processing systems. The role offers a competitive salary and equity.

Manager, Product Development, Token Authentication Solutions

Company: Mastercard

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Manager, Product Development, Token Authentication Solutions for their global product team. The role involves accelerating the technical readiness of Mastercard's token authentication solutions, leading the definition of product technical requirements, and collaborating with regional product teams to integrate market and customer feedback. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of experience in digital global product development, strong business acumen, and excellent project management skills. They should also have a technical background and be comfortable dealing with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead (Java, AWS)

Company: TripAdvisor

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Tripadvisor is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join their Performance Marketing team. The role involves driving visitors to Tripadvisor's website, integrating with various advertising platforms, and collaborating with product managers, analysts, and data scientists. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers, designing and building the next generation marketing platform, and take responsibility for all aspects of software engineering. The company offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, stock awards, pension, medical and dental cover, flexible working hours, and more. Tripadvisor values an inclusive environment, trusting engineers to come up with and implement their own designs, and fostering a culture of speed and innovation.

Linux Developer L3 Support

Company: SUSE

Location: Entroncamento, Portugal

Posted Oct 18, 2024

SUSE is a global leader in open source solutions, with more than 60% of the Fortune 500 relying on their products. The company is committed to open innovation, collaboration, and diversity. They are seeking a Linux Developer L3 Support to join their globally distributed team. The role involves evaluating, analyzing, and fixing software defects, working in cross-functional teams, and contributing to the future development of software infrastructure. The ideal candidate is an inquisitive mind with strong Linux debugging skills, experience in coding and debugging C programs, and a good understanding of TCP/IP and networking concepts.

IAM Security Engineer

Company: Cloudflare

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Cloudflare, a leading company in the Internet infrastructure sector, is seeking an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Security Engineer. The role involves designing, implementing, and managing secure access solutions, with a focus on user authentication, authorization, and policy enforcement. Desirable skills include experience with identity federation, IAM policy application, Open Policy Agent, DevOps, and various IT platforms. Cloudflare is known for its commitment to a free and open Internet, with initiatives like Project Galileo and 1.1.1.1. The company values diversity and inclusiveness, and offers equal employment opportunities.

Manager - Authentication Product Management

Company: Mastercard

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Manager for Authentication Product Management. The role involves developing and delivering best-of-breed authentication products for e-commerce, focusing on ID Check, Token Authentication Service, and Token Authentication Framework. Key responsibilities include conducting market research, understanding customer needs, testing product ideas, and communicating insights to stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree, proven market research experience, analytical skills, and a track record in product discovery and development.

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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