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.

Agency Customer Success Associate

Company: Avalanche

Location: Portugal

Posted Jul 12, 2024

Avalanche is seeking a Customer Success Manager to build and maintain relationships with agency clients, ensuring their satisfaction and success with their services. The role involves managing client relationships, providing strategic guidance, and collaborating with internal teams to deliver services.

Site Reliability Engineer

Company: Phaidra

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

Posted Jul 13, 2024

Phaidra is a 100 remote company that builds AI-powered control systems for industrial facilities, enabling them to automatically learn and improve over time. They are looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to join their engineering team, with responsibilities including building and maintaining cloud infrastructure, automating end-to-end systems, and applying SRE principles for observability, SLOs, automation, and change management.

Software Engineer, Backend

Company: Pagos

Location: Portugal

Posted Jul 10, 2024

Pagos is seeking a Software Engineer Backend to design, build, and maintain their data platform and Machine Learning products. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of software development experience, strong expertise in Python, Flask, Airflow, and SQL, and experience with columnar analytical databases.

Software Engineer Tech Leader

Company: Broadvoice

Location: Portugal

Posted Jul 08, 2024

Broadvoice is seeking an experienced Tech Leader for their Unified Communications team to design, implement, and manage robust communication solutions using SIP servers, RTP proxies, and RTP media gateways. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in designing and developing Unified Communications systems, strong knowledge of SIP and RTP protocols, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C, or similar.

Senior Cloud Engineer

Company: Namecheap Inc

Location: Portugal

Posted Jul 07, 2024

Senior Cloud Engineer role at Namecheap: 100% remote, 3-stage interview process. Key responsibilities include proposing and implementing innovative solutions to improve customer experience, managing and enhancing on-premise infrastructure. Required skills: exceptional problem-solving, excellent communication, deep knowledge of Kubernetes, Linux networking, and virtualization.

Product Owner - Communications Team

Company: Bnberry

Location: Portugal

Posted Jul 13, 2024

The Product Owner for the Communications Team will manage and enhance messaging ticketing and notification systems, requiring strategic vision, technical expertise, and customer understanding. The ideal candidate has experience with large language models and AI, and will work with cross-functional teams to ensure a robust, efficient, and user-friendly communications platform.

Motion Designer

Company: Neo Group

Location: Brazil, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Tanzania

Posted Jul 09, 2024

Neo Group is seeking a Motion Designer to create visually captivating animations and motion graphics for marketing materials and immersive experiences. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of motion design experience, strong understanding of animation principles, and proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Redshift.

SEO Content Specialist I Cosmetics

Company: SBLC Cosmetics

Location: Portugal

Posted Jul 07, 2024

The company is looking for an online marketer or SEO specialist to join their team. The role involves creating content, keyword research, SEO strategies, and competitive analysis. The ideal candidate is passionate about online marketing, has initial experience with WordPress, and basic knowledge of SEO. The company offers a dynamic and practical learning environment, product samples, office drinks, and other benefits.

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Company: Imaginary Cloud

Location: Portugal

Posted Jul 13, 2024

Join Imaginary Cloud's team of talented individuals to work on innovative projects that improve and simplify people's lives. The company offers a supportive and human-centric environment, flexible working hours, and a range of benefits. The role requires 5+ years of QA Engineering experience, proficiency in manual and automated tests, and fluency in English. The salary range is €38,831-€46,597 per year.

Software Engineer Cloud

Company: Protegrity

Location: Portugal

Posted Jul 15, 2024

Protegrity is seeking experienced technical professionals to join their cloud product team, creating enterprise data security products for global organizations. The company prioritizes data privacy and is looking for team members who recognize the opportunity to make an impact.

Technical Account Manager (Blockchain)

Company: Kiln.fi

Location: UK, France, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Spain

Posted Jul 11, 2024

Permanent fulltime role as Technical Account Manager in London, Paris, or remote from Western EU. Own a 1020 customer portfolio, provide technical support, onboarding, and training, and contribute to a knowledge base. Requirements include 1+ year of technical customer support experience, strong knowledge of web3, blockchain, and cryptocurrency, and excellent communication skills.

Customer Support Advisor

Company: Otonomee

Location: Portugal

Posted Jul 10, 2024

Customer Support Advisor role at Otonomee, a remote-based company in Portugal, providing support to Oura Health customers, with a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

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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