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.

Associate Consultant, Launch Program 2025 - Portugal

Company: Mastercard

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 15, 2024

Mastercard is seeking passionate and talented professionals for their Associate Consultant, Launch Program 2025 in Portugal. The role involves collaborating in small teams to provide value-added services, focusing on technology and data, and gaining broad exposure to various industries. The company offers four career tracks: Business Experimentation, Strategy & Transformation, Performance Analytics, and Marketing. Each track involves working on diverse projects, supporting multiple clients, and leveraging data-driven insights. Mastercard values passion, analytic excellence, business interest, rapid growth, teamwork, integrity, diverse perspective, and communication. The ideal candidate should have an undergraduate or master's degree, English proficiency, and fluency in two additional languages.

Manual QA Engineer, Zero Trust Client

Company: Cloudflare

Location: Lisbon, Portugal / Remote

Posted Oct 15, 2024

Cloudflare, a leading company in the Internet infrastructure sector, is seeking a Manual Test Engineer for its Zero Trust team. The role involves testing and debugging the Zero Trust client on physical devices, collaborating with development teams, and maintaining a collection of test devices. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of networking technologies, mobile and client device platforms, and experience with manual E2E testing of network-based apps. Cloudflare offers competitive compensation, equity participation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Safety Investigations Specialist I (Dutch Speaker)

Company: Uber

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 15, 2024

The role of a Safety Investigations agent involves handling high volume, sensitive incident cases, collaborating with various internal teams, and ensuring timely resolution. Proficiency in Dutch and English, strong emotional intelligence, and customer support experience are required. The position offers an opportunity to work in a customer-centric environment, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to Uber's mission of independent mobility.

Senior Software Engineer, Java Backend

Company: Mastercard

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 17, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Java Backend to join their team. The role involves designing and developing micro-services using Java/Spring, integrating complex data flows, and ensuring high performance, secure, and scalable applications. The company is focused on making payments easy, fast, and secure, with a mission to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy. They are looking for candidates with proactive attitudes, eagerness to learn new technologies, and experience in Agile environments. Familiarity with Kafka, Cassandra, Grafana/Prometheus, Python, and Data Analytics is a plus. The role requires adherence to Mastercard's security policies and practices.

Domain Consultant - Network Security Transformation, NGFW - Porto

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Porto, Portugal

Posted Oct 16, 2024

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company committed to protecting the digital way of life. They are looking for innovators to join their team of relentless protectors. As a Domain Consultant for Network Security Transformation, you will provide technical expertise, guide customers in their network security journey, and evangelize Palo Alto Networks' industry leadership. The company values diversity, offers comprehensive development programs, and is an equal opportunity employer.

PC&L Customer Specialist EU+AP

Company: Aptiv

Location: Braga, Portugal

Posted Oct 17, 2024

Aptiv is seeking a Customer Specialist for the PC&L division, responsible for driving the design and effectiveness of PC&L CUSTOMER processes at plant, regional, and global levels. The role involves resolving process issues, monitoring and auditing process execution, identifying areas for improvement, and developing and rolling out new or changed business processes. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, significant experience in a business process role related to customer and/or order to cash, advanced knowledge of SAP SD and CUSTOMER processes, and good knowledge of the English language. Aptiv offers an inclusive work environment, opportunities for growth, and a competitive compensation package.

Global Operations Specialist - (Third Party Associate) - Arabic Market- Portugal

Company: TikTok

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 18, 2024

TikTok is seeking a Global Operations Specialist for a 6-month temporary assignment. The role involves moderating content and classifying advertisements according to TikTok Ads policies. The successful candidate will work closely with the Ads Integrity team, handle customer queries, and perform data analysis. Fluency in required language and business level English are required, along with experience in an online or BPO environment. TikTok values diversity and inclusivity, aiming to inspire creativity and bring joy.

SAP Cash & Treasury Lead

Company: IBM

Location: Porto, Portugal

Posted Oct 15, 2024

The job posting is for an SAP Cash & Treasury Lead at IBM, based in EMEA. The role involves leading project teams, contributing as an individual contributor, and driving sales support and delivery for SAP implementation services. The ideal candidate should have extensive hands-on experience in SAP Treasury consulting, Banking/Treasury, Results analysis, and US GAAP/IFRS. A deep understanding of SAP Central Finance and/or S/4HANA Finance is required, along with experience in key integration points with other SAP modules. The role also involves advising client executives on the benefits of SAP Cash & Treasury, SAP S/4 HANA Finance, and SAP Central Finance. Preferred skills include customer-facing abilities, successful client wins with SAP Cash & Treasury solutions, and knowledge of complementary tools like BlackLine, Magnitude, and Anaplan.

Sales Development Representative

Company: Finastra

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 15, 2024

This job posting is for a Sales Development Representative role in a leading financial services software organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for lead generation, demand generation, and building relationships with potential clients. They will qualify leads, make cold calls and emails, identify client needs, and suggest appropriate products/services. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in the banking industry, inbound/outbound sales experience, and proficiency in Spanish. They should also have strong communication skills, perseverance, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and is based in a hybrid office environment, with the ability to accommodate different time zones.

Principal Program Manager - Compliance (Viator)

Company: Tripadvisor

Location: UK,Portugal

Posted Oct 17, 2024

Viator is a leading marketplace for travel experiences, seeking an experienced Principal Program Manager Compliance to manage and drive compliance and regulatory projects. The company offers competitive compensation packages, flexible schedule, and various perks.

Native German Bilingual: Non-Voice Customer Service Agent

Company: BrickBrands

Location: Portugal

Posted Oct 18, 2024

BrickBrands is a fast-growing company that offers a lot of opportunities and valuable learning experiences. They are looking for self-starters with a passion to excel and join their global team. The company is proud of its Finnish heritage and has been in the business for over 6 years, providing 247 brand protection and positive brand sentiment.

Senior Software Engineer (Type Script, NodeJS, Nest)

Company: Raketech Group Limited

Location: Portugal,Spain,Malta

Posted Oct 15, 2024

Raketech is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to drive their vision forward in the iGaming affiliate and performance marketing industry. The role involves developing new features, addressing maintenance, and collaborating with designers and QA engineers in an Agile setup.

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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