Item: Upwork
Rating: 2
Author: Current employee - Software Engineer

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Software Engineer professionals working at Upwork have rated their employer with 4.7 out of 5 stars in 23 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Upwork employees being 3.8 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.

Question 2

Does Upwork pay Software Engineer employees well?

Accepted Answer

Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Upwork with 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 23 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 24.4% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Engineer salaries at Upwork.

Question 3

How happy are Software Engineer professionals working at Upwork?

Accepted Answer

95% of Software Engineer employees at Upwork would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 8% in the past 12 months. Software Engineer professionals have also rated Upwork with a 4.7 rating for work-life-balance, 4.7 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.7 rating for culture and values and 4.7 rating for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Upwork?

Accepted Answer

Software Engineer (24), Freelancer (20), Senior Software Engineer (20), Account Manager (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)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Most people are great (there are some truly brilliant people here)" ((in 54 reviews)); "Great benefits and rewards." ((in 33 reviews)); "Flexible working hours and work from home." ((in 26 reviews)); "Pay is good and nice" ((in 26 reviews)); "Great team and dynamic was very supportive." ((in 21 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"constant layoffs with 2 happen across 2 years." ((in 33 reviews)); "bad leadership and a lot of feedback" ((in 31 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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