Full-Stack Developer
Upwork ($UPWK) is the world’s work marketplace. We serve everyone from one-person startups to large, Fortune 100 enterprises with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential.
Last year, more than $3.8 billion of work was done through Upwork by skilled professionals who are gaining more control by finding work they are passionate about and innovating their careers.
The Upwork Real Time Communication team is responsible for delivering the next experience on how clients interact in the platform, bringing AI driven meetings capabilities integrated natively into the web and mobile versions of the application. This team will build a full RTC stack to serve users around the world with a sub-second latency ensuring seamless and instantaneous communication.
Your work will involve the development and comprehensive documentation of Software Development Kits (SDKs) for integrating with our Real Time Communication (RTC) service. Additionally, you will engage collaboratively with our internal clients, providing expert guidance in the implementation of these SDKs. A critical aspect of your role will be to refine and enhance these SDKs based on the constructive feedback received from these engagements.
Your Responsibilities:
- Create and document SDK libraries for easy integration with the RTC service.
- Ensure the scalability and robustness of the platform to support a global user base.
- Develop features and tools to optimize platform performance under varying network conditions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align SDK development with overall product goals.
What it takes to catch our eye:
- Proven experience in Fullstack development, specifically in creating and documenting SDK libraries.
- Experience with WebRTC in web and mobile applications
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, tackling complex challenges with innovative solutions.
- Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
- Experience with Golang, typescript, and flutter.
The annual base salary for this position in California and Washington ranges from $150,000 - $200,000 . The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salary for this position in California and Washington, and individual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for the annual bonus plan or sales incentive plan and eligibility to participate in our long-term equity incentive program.
Come change how the world works.
At Upwork, you’ll shape talent solutions for how the world works today. We are a remote-first organization working together to create exciting remote work opportunities for a global community of professionals. While we have physical offices in San Francisco and Chicago, currently we also hire full-time employees in 19 states in the United States.
At the core of our vibrant culture are shared values that form the foundation of our organization. These values revolve around trust, risk-taking, customer focus, and excellence. Our overarching mission is to create economic opportunities so that people have better lives. We foster an environment where individuals are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, nurturing personal and professional growth through development opportunities, mentorship programs, and participation in Upwork Belonging Communities.
We take pride in providing exceptional benefits to our employees. These include comprehensive medical insurance coverage for both you and your family, unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. To explore these benefits in detail, as well as gain insights into our company values, working principles, and the overall employee experience, we invite you to visit our Life at Upwork page.
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Upwork is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
