Research And Development Manager Lisboa

Research And Development Manager
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

R&D Manager/Technical Lead - Relocation Required to Lisbon area (Supported financially)

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Salary: €70, 000 – €80, 000 (depending on experience) + Relocation Package + Benefits

Type: Full-Time | Reports to: CEO

Our client is looking for a Technical Lead/R&D Manager that has CMOS/Image Processing/CCD background who can help lead a growing engineering team and also work with the Sales/Leadership team to evolve, design and develop the next generation products and solutions.

The Role.

This isn’t just another engineering role. It’s your opportunity to shape the future of a
- growing company while living in Lisbon — one of Europe’s sunniest, most vibrant capitals, where tech innovation meets incredible quality of life.

We’re looking for a leader who doesn’t just want a job, but a journey. Step in as R&D Manager/ Technical Lead, and with vision and ambition, scale our technology, products, and people

What You’ll Do

You’ll sit at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution:

• Own the roadmap and set the technology vision.
• Lead and inspire a growing engineering team (currently 4 and scaling).
• Drive innovation in optics, image processing, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate globally, influencing how products evolve and how technology powers company growth.

Your Impact

• Shape the technology roadmap for growth and innovation.
• Build a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Oversee design and deployment of
  - edge products.
• Safeguard systems with robust cybersecurity strategies.
• Partner with leaders across the business to ensure customer needs guide development.
• Master resources and budgets to support scaling.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Optics, Image Processing, IT, or similar.
• 3+ years in senior technical leadership (Engineering Manager, Technical Lead, Head of R&D).
• Solid expertise in Electronics/Hardware/Firmware or Embedded Systems in image processing, CMOS, Optronics/Lasers would be ideal
• Proven ability to build and inspire
  - performing teams.
• Strategic mindset linking technology to
  - term business growth.
• Excellent communicator with both technical and
  - technical audiences.
• Resilient, decisive, and able to thrive under pressure.

Bonus Points

• Experience in machine vision, life sciences, photonics, or CMOS-based learning.
• Exposure to AI, data science, or machine learning.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks and product management.

The Future Path

This isn’t just a role — it’s a launchpad to CTO. You’ll grow the team, shape
- class products, and define the company’s technology vision.

If you’re ambitious, eager to build something extraordinary, and ready to make Lisbon your home, this is your move.

Apply now and love to chat about this cool career growth role. ,