Women in tech in São Paulo: groups, events, leaders and companies
São Paulo is Brazil’s largest tech hub, home to Nubank, QuintoAndar and Brazilian offices of Google, Uber and Microsoft, with Mercado Livre and iFood in nearby Osasco.
Women make up 39.2% of the workforce in Brazil’s ICT sector and hold 35.2% of director and manager roles, according to Brasscom’s 2025 diversity report.
Software engineers in São Paulo report median total pay of R$190,238 a year on Levels.fyi, above the Brazilian median of R$177,742. See tech salaries in São Paulo.
By Heidi Lee, community manager, OutGeek Women in TechUpdated
Where women work in São Paulo tech
Women make up 39.2% of Brazil’s ICT sector workforce, and the share is not the same in every role.
Tech salaries in São Paulo
São Paulo pays software engineers more than the Brazilian median, according to self-reported pay.
Median total pay for software engineers
BRAZILIAN REAIS A YEAR · LEVELS.FYI, SELF-REPORTED, 2026Women in Brazilian tech
Women in tech organizations in São Paulo
Groups based in São Paulo or running events in the city, for learning, mentoring and meeting peers.
WoMakersCode
Nonprofit founded in 2015, with free courses, mentoring and connections between companies and women in tech. womakerscode.org → CODINGPrograMaria
Courses and content to help women learn programming and move into tech careers. programaria.org → BOOTCAMPSReprograma
Free tech courses for women, with a focus on Black women and women from low-income areas. reprograma.com.br → COMMUNITYMariaLab
Meetups for women in tech in São Paulo, with more than 3,800 members. meetup.com → CONFERENCEGlobal STEM Women Brasil
Runs the yearly STEM Women Congress in São Paulo. The 2026 edition took place on August 19. globalstemwomen.org →Notable women in tech in São Paulo
Women who come up often in São Paulo tech news and events.
Cristina Junqueira
Co-founded Nubank, the digital bank headquartered in São Paulo.Cynthia Zanoni
Founded WoMakersCode in 2015. Global Developer Advocate at Microsoft.Notable tech companies in São Paulo
From fintech and e-commerce to global tech offices.
Fintech and banking
E-commerce and apps
Global tech offices
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OutGeek Women in Tech in São Paulo
We run one recruiting event in São Paulo every year, where hiring teams meet women in tech in person.
Each event features short talks from hiring teams, speed networking with recruiters and engineering leads, and open networking with food and drinks.
Upcoming OutGeek events in São Paulo
Women in tech in São Paulo: common questions
What is the women in tech scene like in São Paulo?
São Paulo is Brazil’s largest tech hub. Women make up 39.2% of Brazil’s ICT sector workforce, according to Brasscom. São Paulo has groups for coding, bootcamps and meetups, and the yearly STEM Women Congress.
What percentage of tech workers in São Paulo are women?
Across Brazil, women make up 39.2% of the ICT sector workforce and hold 35.2% of director and manager roles, according to Brasscom’s 2025 diversity report. The share is higher in UX/UI design and product management, and lower in core infrastructure, DevOps and senior engineering.
Where women work in São Paulo tech →How much do tech workers earn in São Paulo?
Software engineers in São Paulo report median total pay of R$190,238 a year on Levels.fyi, above the Brazilian median of R$177,742.
Tech salaries in São Paulo →Is there a gender pay gap in Brazilian tech?
Yes. Brasscom puts pay equity between women and men in Brazil’s ICT sector at 73% in 2025. Women’s pay grew 10.2% that year, faster than men’s at 6.7%.
Women in Brazilian tech →What women in tech groups are there in São Paulo?
Groups in São Paulo include WoMakersCode, PrograMaria, Reprograma, MariaLab and Global STEM Women Brasil.
All São Paulo women in tech groups →Are there women in tech events in São Paulo?
Yes. OutGeek Women in Tech runs one recruiting event in São Paulo every year, where hiring teams meet women in tech in person. The STEM Women Congress is held every August.
Tech recruiting events by city →What is OutGeek Women in Tech São Paulo?
OutGeek Women in Tech runs recruiting events where hiring teams meet women in tech in person. Our São Paulo community has more than 1,000 members. Joining is free at outgeek.org.
About OutGeek Women in Tech in São Paulo →Which tech companies are notable in São Paulo?
São Paulo tech employers include Nubank, Itaú Unibanco and PicPay in fintech and banking, Mercado Livre, iFood and QuintoAndar, and Google, Uber and Microsoft.
Company ratings and open roles →Who are notable women in tech in São Paulo?
Women who appear often in São Paulo tech news include Cristina Junqueira (Nubank) and Cynthia Zanoni (WoMakersCode).
Notable women in tech in São Paulo →