Is Upwork a good company to work for as a Software Engineer?

Software Engineer professionals working at Upwork have rated their employer with 3.6 out of 5 stars in 23 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Upwork employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Engineer Jobs at Upwork now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Engineer interview questions at Upwork .

Does Upwork pay Software Engineer employees well?

Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Upwork with 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 23 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 8% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Engineer salaries at Upwork.

How happy are Software Engineer professionals working at Upwork?

39% of Software Engineer employees at Upwork would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 33% in the past 12 months. Software Engineer professionals have also rated Upwork with a 4.0 rating for work-life-balance, 3.2 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.1 rating for culture and values and 3.1 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Upwork?

Software Engineer (25) , Senior Software Engineer (21) , Account Manager (19) , Freelancer (19) , Account Executive (16) , Enterprise Account Executive (15) , Software Developer (12) , Enterprise Account Manager (11) , Product Manager (11) , Business Development Representative (BDR) (10) , Data Analyst (10) , Virtual Assistant (10) , Manager (9) , Customer Service Representative (8) , Director (8)

What are the pros of working at Upwork according to real employee reviews?

"People are great and smart" ((in 61 reviews)); "first culture and great flexibility" ((in 41 reviews)); "Great benefits and rewards." ((in 31 reviews)); "Work from home is nice." ((in 24 reviews)); "Pay is good and nice" ((in 23 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Upwork according to real employee reviews?

"Constant layoffs" ((in 38 reviews)); "Chaotic leadership." ((in 35 reviews)); "Bad management and general disorganization" ((in 18 reviews)); "My direct manager had never even sold in her life." ((in 10 reviews)); "Salaries are obscure and no bonus for overseas employees compared to Full time employees" ((in 7 reviews))

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Upwork Software Engineer reviews

3.6

39% would recommend to a friend

(23 total reviews)

Hayden Brown

36% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

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4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Senior management

3.1

Career opportunities

Software Software Engineer employees have rated Upwork with 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 23 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Upwork is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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4.0

Sep 14, 2025

Developer Experience at Upwork

Developer

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Pros

You can start immediately and get your profile up to get jobs soon

Cons

Job complexity varies between jobs

5.0

Jul 16, 2025

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Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

remote job flexibility best pay

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NOTHING AS OF KNOW SO FAR

5.0

Jun 17, 2025

Great Freelance Platform Experience

Software engineer

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CEO approval

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Pros

Flexible work options, diverse client base, easy payments, good support, reliable platform

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High fees, occasional delays, limited communication, strict policies, competitive bids

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