Come change the way the world works

Be part of the team that's bringing this vision to life.

Upwork exists to create opportunity in every era of work.

Upwork is the world’s human and AI-powered work marketplace, connecting businesses with highly skilled, AI-enabled independent talent across the globe. From entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 enterprises, companies rely on Upwork’s trusted platform and mindful AI companion, Uma, to find and hire expert talent, unlock AI-powered work solutions, and drive business transformation. We enable businesses of all sizes to scale, innovate, and build agile teams for every era of work.

“I have an opportunity to make a real impact at Upwork. Everyone is empowered to lead, take ownership, and drive meaningful change in their areas. That’s only possible because of the incredible culture of support and teamwork; it’s a place where people genuinely want to see each other succeed.”
Karim Rahemtulla
Lead, Strategy Operations

Our key values

Play to win as a team.
Build and break fearlessly.
Commit to excellence.
Own outcomes.
Be customer zero.
“I value the people at Upwork — the humans behind the stories. I joined to capture stories of economic opportunity, and what I found was a global community that’s reimagining the marketplace of work. For over five years, I’ve had the privilege of recording, filming, and sharing stories of innovation, resilience, and success. What Upwork is building isn’t just a platform, it’s a movement I believe in.”
Frisco Chavez
Director of Multimedia Enablement
“I value the collaborative culture at Upwork, where talented people come together to solve tough challenges and create meaningful results for our customers and talent.”
Hanna Badmus
VP, Associate General Counsel

Become a part of Upwork

Our Hiring Commitments

Equal Opportunity Employer

Upwork is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to inclusion and diversity. We make every effort to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified candidates. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Accommodations

If you are an applicant who requires accommodations for any part of your application process, please contact us via email at accommodation@upwork.com. Each request for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis, consistent with the applicable laws and regulations.

Commitment to Diversity

At Upwork, we are committed to creating the most diverse and inclusive culture possible. Our community is made up of freelancers and businesses from 180 countries, and we believe the ability to provide a marketplace that empowers them and serves their diverse needs starts with team members. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are critical to the success of our business and our ability to further our mission of creating economic opportunities so people have better lives. We make a concerted effort to ensure these efforts are woven throughout everything we do, both internally and externally, in order to do our part in making meaningful strides towards equality.

Benefit Statement

Upwork proudly offers a comprehensive set of benefits to ensure team members are able to bring their whole selves to work. To allow for that, we aim to deliver world-class offerings and perks that cover your medical, dental, vision, emotional and family well-being.