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Upwork is a leading online platform that connects freelancers with businesses, offering a wide range of professional services such as design, writing, programming, and more. It facilitates collaboration between independent professionals and clients through job postings, project catalogs, and consultations. 

Upwork aims to enable freelancers to find work and clients to find the best talent, providing tools to hire, manage, and pay remote talent worldwide. 

freelancers • agencies


501 - 1000 employees


Founded 2015

🤝 B2B

🏪 Marketplace

💰 Funding Round on 2017-01

Director of Engineering, Payments
46 minutes ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $195k - $308k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🖥 Software Engineer

🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor

Cloud

Web3

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📋 Description
• As Director of Engineering for Payments, you will lead the evolution of Upwork’s financial infrastructure
• Enable seamless, reliable, and efficient transactions across a global marketplace
• Guide globally distributed engineering teams, shape the future of Upwork’s payment architecture
• Champion innovation in compliance, risk management, and emerging technologies, including Web3

🎯 Requirements
• Proven experience leading distributed engineering teams and scaling high-volume, real-time payments platforms
• Strong background in cloud-native architecture, secure financial systems, and regulatory compliance across international markets
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and influence stakeholders across engineering, product, and executive leadership
• Curiosity and drive to explore emerging technologies like Web3 with a focus on practical applications
• Commitment to building inclusive teams and mentoring others to grow into technical and strategic leadership roles

🏖️ Benefits
• Comprehensive medical coverage for you and your family
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) plan with matching
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan