Job Description

Upwork is seeking a Staff Full-Stack Engineer to build the next generation of AI-powered matching and recommendation infrastructure. This role involves system-level thinking, execution across backend, frontend, and architecture, and a focus on AI-powered programming and LLMs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core systems for AI-powered matchmaking
• Own architectural decisions and collaborate on platform direction
• Lead planning, scoping, and execution of feature initiatives
• Organize and manage cross-functional engineering work
• Mentor engineers and uphold technical quality

Requirements

• 8+ years full-stack engineering experience
• Experience architecting complex systems with ML, search, or recommendation components
• Comfort working in ambiguity
• Strong sense of ownership
• Interest in AI-powered development and foundational knowledge of LLMs
• Very strong communication skills in English

Benefits

• No benefits