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.

Environment Health Safety & Sustainability Specialist

Company: Aptiv

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Aptiv, a leading company in advanced safety systems, electrification solutions, and data connectivity, invites applications for an Environment Health Safety & Sustainability Specialist. The role involves assessing occupational and environmental risks, coordinating safety activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will contribute to developing sophisticated compute and sensing products for a safer, greener, and more connected future of mobility. Aptiv offers a supportive work environment, competitive health insurance, and opportunities for growth and impact in creating a safer world.

Capital Analyst - Accounting & Controlling

Company: Aptiv

Location: Braga, Portugal

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Aptiv, a leading company in advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions, and data connectivity solutions, is seeking a Process/Industrial Engineer. The role involves implementing methodologies, managing investment projects, reconciling the Fixed Asset Register, and coordinating with various departments. The ideal candidate should have a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with strong SAP and MS-Office skills. Aptiv offers an inclusive work environment, opportunities for growth, and a commitment to safety and employee well-being.

EMESA Recruiting Assistant - NEXUS Operations

Company: Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 13, 2024

The EMESA Recruiting Assistant role involves providing operational support for offices and regions, including onboarding, scheduling interviews, and maintaining candidate data. The role requires advanced computer skills, excellent organizational abilities, and strong interpersonal skills. The assistant will work with international teams, handle confidential information, and collaborate with the Recruiting Operations and Analytics team. A bachelor's degree is required, and the position involves working with ATS and scheduling tools. The role is highly service-oriented, with a focus on providing candidates with the best possible experience.

Commercial Account Executive - Italian Speaking

Company: Zendesk

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Zendesk is seeking a Commercial Account Executive for the Italian market in Milano. The role involves driving revenue growth, building relationships, and expanding Zendesk's offerings. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in B2B sales, experience in cloud/software sales, and a strong understanding of Zendesk products. Familiarity with Salesforce and other Sales tools is required. The role offers a hybrid work model with regular in-office attendance.

Data Engineer - (Viator)

Company: TripAdvisor

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Viator, a TripAdvisor company, is seeking a Data Engineer (contractor) to join their fast-growing, hybrid-working team in Lisbon. The role involves developing and maintaining scalable ETL processes, improving data reliability, and combining raw information from different sources. The company offers a competitive salary, generous stock awards, flexible working hours, and comprehensive benefits. Viator values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging employees to bring their unique identities and experiences to revolutionize travel.

Service Technician - Transformers Service

Company: Hitachi Energy

Location: Leça da Palmeira, Portugal

Posted Oct 14, 2024

The job posting is for a Field Service Technician responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing power transformers and their accessories. The role involves troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving malfunctions, as well as providing technical support and onsite training for customer support personnel. The job is based in Leça da Palmeira, Portugal.

Account Executive - Portugal

Company: Appian

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Appian is seeking an Enterprise Account Executive based in Portugal to drive major enterprise accounts, establish relationships, and engage with top System Integrators. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving strategy for Enterprise Accounts in the Portuguese region, resolving customer business needs, building and strengthening relationships, and providing status information. Proven success in Enterprise Software Sales, particularly in Portugal, experience selling to C-level executives, and excellent communication skills are required. Appian offers training, development opportunities, and a supportive community.

Data Quality Enablement Senior Manager

Company: Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 14, 2024

The Data Quality Enablement Senior Manager is a crucial role responsible for ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a visionary approach to integrating Data Governance and Quality into large-scale business transformation programs, particularly in Finance, HR, Knowledge, Procurement, and Marketing. They will lead the integration of robust data management practices across business functions and AI projects, elevating data and analytics products to new heights. The role requires a passion for Data Quality, strong leadership, strategy, and technical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels. Key responsibilities include conducting reviews of current data management practices, designing data quality management strategies, collaborating with data stewards and IT teams, and supporting broader data governance initiatives.

Senior Software Engineer - Innovation Team

Company: Mastercard

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 13, 2024

Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer for its Innovation Team. The role involves working in a collaborative team to develop microservices-based solutions focused on enhancing customer journeys and experience. The company aims to make payments easy, fast, and secure, with a focus on scaling MDES globally. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in server-side, backend applications and technologies, and be comfortable with UI development. They should also be excited about building applications with global impact and be open to learning new technologies.

Cable Process Engineer

Company: Aptiv

Location: Castelo Branco, Portugal

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Aptiv, a company dedicated to creating advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions, and data connectivity solutions, is seeking a Cable Process Engineer in Castelo Branco, Portugal. The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing cable manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety. The ideal candidate should have a degree in mechanical or electromechanical engineering with cable manufacturing knowledge, excellent English and Portuguese language skills, and the ability to multitask and work under pressure. Aptiv offers an inclusive work environment, opportunities for growth, and a focus on safety and impact.

ATBU Designer

Company: Aptiv

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Aptiv, a company dedicated to creating advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions, and data connectivity solutions, is seeking a CAD/CAM Lead. The role involves developing and implementing design standards, reviewing designs for manufacturing standards, supporting design reviews, planning project development, and ensuring compliance with deadlines. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial and Production Design, a Technical Course in Mechanical Construction Design and/or Mechanical Engineering, and at least 6 years of experience in a similar role. Aptiv offers an inclusive work environment, opportunities for growth, and a focus on safety, aiming for a world with zero fatalities, zero injuries, and zero accidents.

Customer Success Manager

Company: Creatio

Location: Portugal

Posted Oct 14, 2024

The company is looking for a Customer Success Manager to join their team. The role involves managing customer portfolios, collecting feedback, and developing relationships with partners and customers. The company offers a remote-first hybrid model, a culture of genuine care, and competitive pay.

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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