Good pay but a toxic, micromanaged environment - Software Engineer Upwork Employee Review

1.0
Jun 27, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

There are not much pros for Upwork but the job pays well. and they have a mature remote environment is about it

Cons

Toxic environment in many ways with management that are distant and micro-management. no place for innovation inside the teams with strict bi-weekly meetings that include all team to state what you worked on in front of everyone so they make sure all work is for object and no place for team driven improvements unless approved. constant layoffs with 2 happen across 2 years. People that were with the company for years were severed just like that.

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5.0
Jul 21, 2026
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Pros

Awesome management, great work-life balance, very welcoming.

Cons

Executive leadership and overall strategy did not always seem clear.

3.0
Jul 16, 2026
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Pros

-Remote-first culture and great flexibility - Supportive team

Cons

- Multiple layoffs and not clear communication from leadership - Multiple organizational and directional changes where contribution didn't feel meaningful

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