Porto, Portugal — May 4, 2023 — Intellias, a global technology partner to Fortune 500 enterprises and top-tier organizations, has launched an engineering center in Porto, Portugal. Having begun operations in Portugal in 2022, Intellias now held the inauguration ceremony of its first office in Porto, which will also become the Intellias headquarters in the country. Intellias plans to expand the company’s global team of 3200+ professionals and to have around 100 engineers in Portugal by the end of 2023.
The arrival of Intellias in Porto is yet another demonstration of the city’s ability to attract companies with a focus on global markets and qualified talent. This port of talent is increasingly present in new centers of excellence in the industries that will shape the future of the world.
During the ceremony, Intellias CEO and co-founder, Vitaly Sedler, stated that the company’s decision to enter the Portuguese market is a key component of its global business strategy. He emphasized that Porto has a wide pool of talented engineers and is a perfect location for attracting other professionals from across the globe.
Intellias Portugal is designed to be a full-scale engineering center for the most sophisticated IT solutions, new products, and cutting-edge technologies. Our primary focus in Portugal is to attract top-quality talent and provide them with challenging technological projects. Through close collaboration with local IT experts, educational institutions, and IT hubs, we aim to build a world-class team of engineers who will join our efforts in shaping the future of mobility.
Honorable guests who attended the event included members of Porto City Hall, Invest Porto, AICEP, Porto Tech Hub, and other organizations. They had a chance to appreciate the Intellias’ work on various innovative projects, especially those in the mobility sphere where Intellias has profound expertise. The Intellias Portugal team already partners with major automotive leaders, developing software applications for vehicles, navigation, ADAS and connectivity solutions, emobility and EV infrasrtucture projects, and infotainment platforms that turn average cars into highly functioning devices. During the ceremony, guests had an opportunite to test the live demo of the Intellias Portable Automotive Kit. This innovative kit features a fully functional digital cockpit powered by industry-grade UI design and cloud integration. The Intellias Portable Automotive Kit is currently in development, but other Intellias solutions are already installed and running in more than 170 million cars all over the world.
The ceremony took place in the Intellias Porto office, an airy open space with modern meeting rooms and a comfortable fun area with a PlayStation and snacks. Intellias believes that the best technological solutions can be developed only in a comfortable environment, which is why Intellias employees are offered a flexible work style, with the ability to choose whether to work remotely or from the office. Specialists have the autonomy to manage their time, pursue professional growth at their own pace, and shape their career trajectories. Offering multiple learning and mentorship opportunities, Intellias is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic work environment.
Intellias announced its entrance into the Portuguese market in 2022. Currently, the Portugal team consists of 50 professionals, and it is expected to double this number by the end of 2023. Several vacancies in Portugal are already open and listed on the Intellias website.
