Upwork is excited to announce that we are opening our first international hub, located in Lisbon, Portugal. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Upwork’s evolution into an AI-native platform, creating a new base for product development and technical hiring outside the U.S. It underscores the company’s commitment to investing in the infrastructure and talent needed to shape the future of work.
We have immediately begun hiring! The roles will be focused on technical talent (product, design, product engineering, AI/ML engineering) in addition to more general back-office roles such as Finance and HR. While our office plans are still in development, we are excited to begin hiring immediately.
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Upwork is establishing its first international operational hub in Lisbon, Portugal. The new office is expected to be fully operational by Q4 2026. This role will require 3 days in office once we have an office open.
This position will initially be employed through a partner to ensure a seamless hiring process while we establish the hub. Once the hub is established, there may be opportunities to transition to employment with Upwork, depending on business needs and other requirements. While employed by the partner, you’ll work as part of Upwork’s team, with access to our resources, culture, and growth opportunities.
Our partner will offer competitive benefits. When Upwork’s hub is established, we will be excited to offer employment and benefits directly as business needs require.
Upwork is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Upwork Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Upwork and has not been reviewed or approved by Upwork.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits breadth across medical, dental, vision, mental health, and disability is emphasized, with added wellness and fitness support. Options such as PPO/HSA plans and company HSA contributions indicate strong healthcare provisioning.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-away provisions include unlimited PTO along with paid holidays, sick time, and volunteer time. Feedback suggests flexibility to take time as needed so long as it does not interfere with work.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-friendly offerings include fully paid parental leave plus fertility support, dependent care accounts, backup childcare credits, and parenting support tools. These resources indicate meaningful support for caregivers through various life stages.
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What We Do
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Why Work With Us
Our vibrant culture is built on a common mission to create economic opportunities so that people have better lives. We encourage team Upwork to bring their whole selves to work through learning and development opportunities, mentorship, and Upwork Belonging Communities.
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