Come change the way the world works
Be part of the team that's bringing this vision to life.
Our mission is to create economic opportunities so people have better lives.
Upwork is the world’s work marketplace that connects businesses with independent talent. We serve everyone from one-person startups to 30% of the Fortune 100 with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and freelancers to work together in new ways that unlock their potential.
“Upwork's mission - to create economic opportunities so people have better lives - is a global one. It's also deeply personal to me as someone who grew up in Appalachia and knows so many talented folks there seeking economic opportunities. I am inspired every day by the work we do at Upwork to help break down longstanding geographic barriers so that you can build the career you want, whether that's in Appalachia or nearly anywhere else. “
“There is no ‘typical day’ at Upwork. Each day I get to show up and tackle new challenges. Being able to work closely with my teams and cross-functional key partners gives me more visibility into how we work together cohesively to further Upwork’s mission. Having this visibility and ability to understand department-level key objectives enables me to better support the business and positively accelerate my career path.”
“It means a lot to me that my career is something that feels like a net positive in the world. The fact that me and my team are helping others obtain work opportunities doing tasks they enjoy, with the flexibility to work remotely and choose their own hours is so rewarding.”
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Our Hiring Commitments
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.
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.
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.
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.