Latest news and stories about hiring in Portugal for expats and residents.
Space technology company Open Cosmos is opening a new office in Porto as part of a recruitment drive. The firm aims to double its workforce in Portugal to 100 employees, with 50 new vacancies currently available.
Portuguese employers are exhibiting increased caution regarding recruitment plans due to international economic uncertainty, according to a recent ManpowerGroup analysis.
A year after the launch of the regulated labour migration protocol, over three thousand visas have been granted with an average processing time of 21 days, according to the Ministry of the Presidency.
The government is changing the rules for work visa applications, which will come into effect on July 31st. Hiring companies will have to take the first step, and only then will workers present themselves.
LTPlabs, a Portuguese consultancy specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics, has 20 vacancies open for technology roles as part of its Shapers recruitment programme. Inês Vasconcelos, the company's HR director, told ECO that in addition to this programme, LTPlabs intends to recruit between ten and 20 people for 'more generalist positions', with the goal of finishing the year with 200 employees.
Macedo announced the hiring of 1,000 workers over five years, which follows the annual average to date. Departures are also set to continue. Artificial intelligence and data are key areas of investment.
Culligan is expanding its operations in Portugal and is currently recruiting new staff.
Portugal is one of the countries with the most difficulty in hiring skilled workers from third countries, but one of those that most easily manages to retain them after they are hired.
A collection of the best photographs capturing the final match of the Portuguese Futsal Cup.
To date, NOS has hired six neurodivergent individuals, including one woman, in partnership with Specialisterne. “We want to build a more inclusive and innovative organisation.”
The tech company Celfocus plans to hire around 200 new employees by the end of this year to strengthen its teams dedicated to data & analytics, artificial intelligence, and autonomous networks. This recruitment drive supports the growth of the company's international projects, particularly in the telecommunications sector, and also reflects the evolution of Artificial Intelligence.
“Three years ago I was here and promised a lot of growth for Porto and I kept my promise. We will support you and continue to invest in this hub,” guaranteed Sven Schneider, CFO of Infineon Technologies, before an audience mostly composed of employees from Infineon Technologies Business Solutions (ITBS), at the new building in TecMaia – Science and Technology Park.
The legal market in Portugal is preparing for an acceleration in 2026, shifting from a 'warm (stable)' state to 'hot'. The transformation is driven by the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Legal Tech, the consolidation of multidisciplinary business models within law firms, and the continued demand from companies for in-house lawyers, according to a study.
Abanca says it will not make further staff cuts in Portugal, with the group's CEO saying the bank is in a process of “identifying talent” in the country.
The campaign covers essential operational roles at four airports and adopts a digital format to facilitate applications nationwide.
