Looking for a job in Portland?
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Scowter tracks 430+ open roles in Portland across 150+ job boards. Our Human + AI team applies to the right ones for you, tailors your CV and messages recruiters, so interviews come to you.
Portland · United States
Hiring in Portland now
- Open roles tracked
- 430+
- Most in-demand
- Sales Representative
- Median advertised pay
- $98k / yr
- Time zone
- PT (UTC−8 / −7)
Who is hiring in Portland right now
The employers with the most open roles in Scowter's Portland index this week, and the roles they hire for most. Tap a role to see the live jobs.
Companies hiring the most
- KAKaiser Permanente6 open roles
- SISightline Intelligence5 open roles
- USUS Foods5 open roles
- DEDeloitte5 open roles
- ABAbbott Laboratories5 open roles
- TETechnical Professionals Group5 open roles
Advertised pay in Portland jobs that show it: median $98k a year, most between $65k and $135k (converted to US dollars, from 108 postings).
Your Portland job hunt, done for you
We apply for you
Tailored applications to Portland roles that fit you, on company sites, LinkedIn and the 150+ boards we search.
Your CV, matched to each job
Every application gets a CV and cover letter written for that role, so it gets past the screening software.
We reach Portland recruiters
We message the recruiters and hiring managers behind your applications, then follow up.
You go to the interviews
Interviews land in your calendar. Until then, you rest and spend time with your family.
Job hunting in Portland: what to know
The local facts that change how you apply in Portland.
Where the employers are
Downtown, the Pearl District, Beaverton and Hillsboro's Silicon Forest.
Biggest hiring sectors
athletic apparel, semiconductors, healthcare, software and green energy.
Work permits
US employers check work authorization (Form I-9) before day one. Overseas hires usually need a visa such as the H-1B, and many postings say up front whether they sponsor.
Notice periods
Two weeks' notice is the norm in the US, so employers often want someone who can start within a month.
Time zone and pay
Portland runs on PT (UTC−8 / −7). Salaries are paid in USD ($).
Finding a job in Portland: common questions
How can I find a job in Portland faster?
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Apply where the demand is, and apply early. Right now Sales Representative, Project Manager and Sales Manager have the most openings in Portland. Apply in the first days a job is posted, tailor your CV to each role and message the recruiter. Scowter's Hire Us team does all of this for you.
Which companies are hiring in Portland?
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This week the employers with the most open roles in Scowter's Portland index include Kaiser Permanente, Sightline Intelligence, US Foods and Deloitte. New jobs go live every day; see them all on the Portland jobs page.
Do I need a work permit to work in Portland?
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US employers check work authorization (Form I-9) before day one. Overseas hires usually need a visa such as the H-1B, and many postings say up front whether they sponsor.
Which parts of Portland have the most jobs?
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Most Portland employers are based in Downtown, the Pearl District, Beaverton and Hillsboro's Silicon Forest. Living or commuting near them widens the roles you can say yes to.
Can Scowter apply to Portland jobs for me?
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Yes. Tell us the roles you want and that you are targeting Portland. Our team applies to matching Portland jobs every day, tailors your CV for each one, contacts recruiters and follows up, so you can relax with your family while the hunt runs.
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Your next job in Portland, found for you.
Tell us the role you want. We apply, message recruiters and follow up, while you relax with your family.