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 Intern - Summer Internship Program 2025 - Portugal

Company: Mastercard

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 05, 2024

Mastercard is offering a Summer Internship Program in Portugal for Associate Consultant Interns. The role involves collaborating in small teams to provide value-added services, managing fraud and risk, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving digital payments. Interns will work on strategic questions for clients across various industries, gain hands-on mentorship, and participate in volunteer and team-building experiences. Mastercard values passion, analytic excellence, business interest, rapid growth, teamwork, integrity, diverse perspective, and communication. The company is looking for candidates with undergraduate or master's degrees, expected to graduate between Dec 2025-August 2026, and proficient in English and two additional languages.

Manager, Product Development

Company: Mastercard

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 06, 2024

Mastercard is seeking a Manager of Product Development for their Global Acceptance team. The role involves leading the development and product lifecycle for the Tap on Phone solution, Cloud Commerce. The ideal candidate will have intermediate to advanced professional experience in product development and management, with a strong technical background and experience working closely with engineering teams. They should have a good understanding of payment industry technologies and merchant needs, and be able to analyze the customer domain to recommend compelling acceptance solutions. The role requires strong communication, presentation, and personal skills, as well as the ability to think quickly and react to client-impacting situations. Prior knowledge and/or experience with payment solutions such as Contactless, Click to Pay, QR-code payments is desirable. The role involves working at the intersection of customer, product, and engineering, providing opportunities for learning, organization visibility, and career growth.

Solutions Consultant

Company: Finastra

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 06, 2024

The job posting is for a Solution Consultant position in the Middle East and Africa regional team of Finastra's Retail Banking platform. The role involves providing presales support to prospective clients, articulating solution features and benefits, creating solution design documentation, conducting discovery sessions, and collaborating with various Finastra teams. The ideal candidate should have 3-6 years of banking solution experience, knowledge of competitors in the core banking space, and excellent communication skills in English and Portuguese. The role requires frequent travel and a strong commitment to excellence and ethical work practices.

LEAN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN MANAGER

Company: TE Connectivity

Location: Évora, Portugal

Posted Oct 05, 2024

TE Connectivity is seeking a Lean Industrial Design (LID) Manager with a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 7 years of experience in Programs, Manufacturing Engineering, TEOA, or Production. The role involves driving implementation of TE Global Auto Lean Industrial Design principles during Program Development, Industrialization, and Launch phases. The candidate will be responsible for coaching and managing LID deployment, ensuring alignment with global TE best standards and Global Auto industrial strategy. They will also provide training, guidance, and individual coaching during Process Development and Launch phases. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, decision-making, networking, communication, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of engineering techniques associated with project management, Lean Manufacturing, and understanding of Finance Basics are also required. TE Connectivity offers a competitive salary package, performance-based bonus plans, health and wellness incentives, employee stock purchase program, community outreach programs, and employee resource groups.

Enterprise Account Manager

Company: Riskified

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 06, 2024

Riskified is a company that empowers businesses to grow their ecommerce by managing risks. They offer protection against chargebacks, fraud, and policy abuse, and help improve customer retention. Their AI-powered platform analyzes individual interactions for real-time decisions. Riskified works with major brands and is committed to equal opportunity. The role involves managing merchant needs, conducting analysis, and collaborating with various teams to optimize customer experience.

Administrative Assistant - Italian Speaker

Company: Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 06, 2024

BCG is opening a new hub in Lisbon in 2024, seeking a driven Administrative Assistant to provide support in a dynamic environment. The role involves proactive support to senior leaders, organizing meetings, managing complex calendars, and coordinating travel. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience, fluency in English and Italian, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. They should possess curiosity, insight, teaming, and execution skills. The role offers opportunities for career growth and a competitive compensation package.

Machine Learning Scientist

Company: TripAdvisor

Location: Lisbon, Portugal / Remote

Posted Oct 06, 2024

Tripadvisor is seeking a skilled Data Scientist to develop and implement cutting-edge machine learning models, focusing on computer vision, for various travel products. The role involves working on deep learning projects, designing A/B tests, and communicating results to stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have an advanced degree in a related field, 2+ years of experience in developing deep learning models, and proficiency in Python deep learning frameworks. Bonus qualifications include experience with hosted notebooks, A/B test design, and industrial experience with computer vision models. Tripadvisor offers a competitive salary, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.

Engineering Product Lead

Company: Parity

Location: UK, Germany, Portugal

Posted Oct 08, 2024

Parity is building open-source technologies for a decentralized web that respects individual freedom and data. They are looking for a senior product engineer to create a great user and developer experience on the Polkadot protocol.

SEO Manager (Swedish Speaker)

Company: Raketech Group Limited

Location: Europe,Malta,Portugal,Spain

Posted Oct 06, 2024

The job posting is for an SEO OffPage Specialist at Raketech, responsible for developing and implementing offpage strategies and linkbuilding techniques. The role requires strong command of SEO offpage fundamentals, experience in linkbuilding, and fluency in Swedish. The company values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Marketing Technology Manager, Creative and Content

Company: Zendesk

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted Oct 05, 2024

The job posting is for a Marketing Technology Manager position at Zendesk, a company that specializes in customer service software. The role involves leading and managing the technological resources used by creative marketing teams, overseeing the selection, implementation, and optimization of creative tools, and collaborating with creative leaders to understand their technology needs. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, a minimum of 3 years of experience in marketing technology, and a strong understanding of the creative process and the role of technology in content creation, management, and scaling. The role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

DevOps/SRE Team Lead

Company: Parity

Location: UK, Germany, Portugal

Posted Oct 08, 2024

Parity is a blockchain infrastructure company with a team of experienced professionals. The company is looking for a DevOpsSRE Team Lead to lead a team of engineers responsible for maintaining the infrastructure and tools that support the development of Parity's Polkadot SDK.

UX writer | Design System - F/M

Company: Schneider Electric

Location: Entroncamento, Portugal

Posted Oct 06, 2024

Schneider Electric is seeking a UX Writer to join their Core Design System Team. The role involves creating, maintaining, and enhancing documentation for the design system, ensuring it is clear, engaging, and accessible. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams, develop content strategy, and ensure quality assurance. Schneider Electric offers flexible work models, family support, wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and a recognition program. The company values diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, and is committed to being a great place to work.

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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