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Upwork
Hiring across Operations and Engineering
Open roles at Upwork
4 positions we're tracking, re-checked daily
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executive assistant
palo alto, caMid-levelFirst seen last week - Apply ↗
Senior Platform Operations Engineer
RemoteSeniorFirst seen last week - Apply ↗
Sr Manager, Legal Operations
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaMid-levelFirst seen 2 weeks ago - Apply ↗
Senior People Operations Specialist
RemoteSeniorFirst seen last month
Tracking Upwork
Last checked October 23, 2026Know when Upwork is hiring before anyone else
A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window, and where we put you in it.
- LiveLiveWatching Upwork0 applicants
- Same daySame dayRead off their careers page~2 applicants
- Next morningNext morningIn your matches, with who's hiring~5 applicants
- Day 2Day 2You've emailed them~8 applicants
- Day 7+Day 7+Hits the job boards250+ applicants
Working at Upwork
We track Upwork and surface their roles as they open.
2 of the 4 open roles are remote.
How to actually get hired at Upwork
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
Upwork runs an applicant tracking system (Greenhouse), but hiring managers still work referrals first. A cold application to Upwork isn't dead, it's just fourth in line behind internal referrals, sourced candidates and recruiter pipelines.
Who to contact at Upwork
No verified contact route for Upwork yet. Expect the hiring manager for the team that's hiring to make the call, but treat this as a model, not confirmed data.
What Upwork screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
A tailored CV beats a generic one. Use Upwork's job description language to clear filters.
Mistakes that kill Upwork applications
Don't send the same CV you sent everywhere else. Whoever reads applications at Upwork can tell, and it's the fastest rejection there is.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what Upwork is dealing with right now — is growing, and what you'd do about it.
The wait-and-hope strategy fails. Follow up on day five — response rates roughly double.
Tracking Upwork
Applying to Upwork? Get the contact, not the form.
Upwork careers: frequently asked questions
How many jobs does Upwork have open?
As of October 23, 2026, Upwork has 4 open positions.
Does Upwork hire remotely?
Yes — 2 of Upwork's 4 open positions offer remote work.
What roles is Upwork hiring for?
Upwork is hiring across Operations and Engineering. The most recent opening is executive assistant.
How do I apply for a job at Upwork?
Apply via the links above. For tips, read our guide on how to get hired at Upwork.
Does Upwork respond to cold emails?
Response rate data for Upwork not yet confirmed.
Who is the hiring manager at Upwork?
We haven't confirmed who leads hiring at Upwork. It's usually the manager of the team that's hiring.
What ATS does Upwork use?
Upwork uses Greenhouse.
How competitive is it to get hired at Upwork?
Expect around 100-250 applicants per Upwork role in the first two weeks. Apply within 72 hours of it going live for the best odds.
Tracking Upwork
Last checked October 23, 2026Hear about Upwork roles the day they open
A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window, and where we put you in it.
- LiveLiveWatching Upwork0 applicants
- Same daySame dayRead off their careers page~2 applicants
- Next morningNext morningIn your matches, with who's hiring~5 applicants
- Day 2Day 2You've emailed them~8 applicants
- Day 7+Day 7+Hits the job boards250+ applicants
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