Global Engineering Center


Dive into the heart of engineering innovation and explore our delivery center in Portugal.

At the heart of Capgemini Engineering’s global delivery model, the Global Engineering Center (GEC) in Portugal stands as a dynamic nearshore hub, powered by highly skilled engineers and cutting-edge technologies. Purpose-built to drive competitiveness, enable seamless remote collaboration, and expand our geographic footprint, the GEC delivers engineering excellence at scale. 

Specialized in strategic disciplines and industries, the GEC is the trusted partner for complex, end-to-end product development and process optimization. By integrating deeply with client needs, we deliver agile, innovation-led solutions that accelerate transformation and unlock global value. 

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– Maria Penedos

Who we are

Meet our Key Differentiators 

Our Global Engineering Center (GEC) in Portugal is home to a vast and diverse talent pool, capable of extending our clients’ engineering capabilities with unmatched technical breadth and depth. From embedded systems to full product lifecycle management, our engineers bring specialized know-how across disciplines and geographies. With a strong local footprint and global integration, we deliver scalable solutions that accelerate innovation and time-to-market. 

Security is embedded in our operations. Our GEC offers dedicated secure zones certified to the highest standards:  

ISO 27001 Information Security Management;

TISAX – Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange;

NATO SECRET – NATO Security Clearance Certificate.

These certifications ensure that sensitive projects—especially in automotive, defense, and medical sectors—are handled with the utmost confidentiality and integrity. 

Our engineering delivery is powered by advanced, industrialized processes and a robust methodology framework. Leveraging best-in-class tools and practices, we ensure consistency, agility, and precision across every engagement. Our ISO 9001 and CMMI certifications validate our structured approach to quality, while our domain-specific expertise enables us to tailor solutions to the most complex challenges. 

With over 50 nationalities represented in Portugal, our GEC embodies a truly global mindset. This multicultural environment fosters creativity, adaptability, and seamless collaboration across borders. Our teams communicate fluently in multiple languages, enabling us to engage effectively with clients worldwide and deliver culturally attuned solutions. 

We operate at the forefront of highly regulated industries, including Telecom, Automotive, and Life Sciences—particularly in the development of Medical Devices. Our teams are deeply versed in industry standards and compliance frameworks, such as Automotive SPICE and TISAX, ensuring excellence in safety, reliability, and traceability. Our certified delivery model is backed by ISO 9001 and CMMI, reinforcing our commitment to quality and continuous improvement. 

What do we do?

Our Global Engineering Center in Portugal is at the forefront of engineering innovation.

We help the world’s largest innovators engineer the products and services of tomorrow by leveraging our experts, labs tools and frameworks across three main expertise domains: 

We work with clients all over the world

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Industrialized remote delivery center in Portugal for more than 20 years.

Where are we?
Portugal delivery centers

At Capgemini Engineering, our delivery centers form the backbone of our global operations. Each center is rigorously verified and certified to meet industry-specific standards—ensuring compliance, security, and quality across sectors like energy, telecommunications, life sciences, and defense.

Our Lisbon offices opened in 1998 and are located in the heart of the city’s business centre, in Parque das Nações.

TELCO DELIVERY HUB: Comm Industry Projects.

Our 2 offices, opened in 2000 (Cais de Gaia) and 2022 (Lake Tower), are located in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto region.

CROSS-INDUSTRY DELIVERY HUB: Automotive, Electronic & Semiconductor and Life Sciences Projects.

Our office in FUNDÃO was opened in 2013. It’s located in the region of Cova Beira, the new epicenter of technological development.

CROSS-INDUSTRY DELIVERY HUB: Automotive, Life Sciences, Comm, Retail, Consumer Goods and Ind Manufacturing Projects

Where innovation meets reality: Portugal Labs

Innovative solutions using Gen AI and 5G Inter-operability lab for system verification.

Media Lab and WiFi House, CPE Validation, Analytics for Telco.

This project aims to reinforce our commitment to rethink everything and develop the team’s skills in software for the automotive industry.

Changing the nature of luxury fashion shopping with an intelligent cloud-based solution

Farfetch started its partnership with Capgemini Engineering in 2018 to support the company in a critical growth phase for the organization.

Partnering to optimize the availability of electrical distribution systems

Schneider Electric, a French multinational company, providing energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability.

Telenet improves network planning with AI

Telenet, a leading telecommunications company, recognized the importance of leveraging data to improve their network planning and optimization.

Powering Industry-Leading Innovation

With a strong hub in Portugal and an expansive global footprint, our Global Engineering Center leverages the expertise of a diverse team of highly skilled Capgemini Engineering expertises to deliver cutting-edge solutions in industries from energy and telecommunications to life sciences and defense.

Driving transformative impact across diverse industries with unparalleled software engineering expertise that accelerates innovation, optimizes operations, and shapes the future of technology.

Providing cutting-edge technological solutions that empower businesses to succeed in the fast-changing digital world.

Meet our leaders

Maria da Luz Penedos

Maria da Luz Penedos

Managing Director of Global Engineering Center of Portugal and Tunisia
Bruno Santos

Bruno Santos

Head of Engineering of Portugal Global Engineering Center.

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