Upwork Announces Forthcoming Lisbon Office to Scale AI Innovation and Expand Global Technical Team
Upwork (Nasdaq: UPWK) announced its first international operational hub in Lisbon, Portugal, planned in Alcântara and expected to be fully operational by Q4 2026. The company has already begun hiring to support product development and technical roles outside the U.S.
The move follows a record-breaking Q3 driven by AI product innovation: GSV from AI-related work grew 53% year-over-year. Upwork leadership said the Lisbon hub will advance AI infrastructure and scale the marketplace’s AI talent capabilities.
Upwork (Nasdaq: UPWK) ha annunciato il suo primo polo operativo internazionale a Lisbona, Portogallo, previsto in Alcântara e atteso per essere completamente operativo entro il 4° trimestre 2026. L'azienda ha già iniziato le assunzioni per supportare lo sviluppo di prodotto e ruoli tecnici al di fuori degli Stati Uniti.
La mossa segue un terzo trimestre record trainato dall'innovazione nei prodotti AI: GSV dai lavori legati all'IA è cresciuto del 53% su base annua. La direzione di Upwork ha detto che il polo di Lisbona potenzierà l'infrastruttura IA e scalerà le capacità di talento IA della marketplace.
Upwork (Nasdaq: UPWK) anunció su primer polo operativo internacional en Lisboa, Portugal, previsto en Alcântara y se espera que esté completamente operativo para el cuarto trimestre de 2026. La empresa ya ha comenzado a contratar para apoyar el desarrollo de productos y roles técnicos fuera de EE. UU.
La medida sigue a un tercer trimestre récord impulsado por la innovación en productos de IA: el valor GSV de trabajos relacionados con IA creció un 53% interanual. El liderazgo de Upwork dijo que el hub de Lisboa fortalecerá la infraestructura de IA y ampliará las capacidades de talento de IA del marketplace.
Upwork (Nasdaq: UPWK)가 리스본, 포르투갈에 첫 국제 운영 허브를 발표했습니다. Alcântara에 계획되어 있으며 2026년 4분기까지 완전 가동될 것으로 예상됩니다. 회사는 이미 미국 외의 제품 개발 및 기술 직무를 지원하기 위해 채용을 시작했습니다.
AI 제품 혁신에 의해 견인된 기록적인 3분기에 따른 조치: AI 관련 작업의 GSV가 연간 53% 증가. Upwork 경영진은 리스본 허브가 AI 인프라를 발전시키고 마켓플레이스의 AI 인재 역량을 확장할 것이라고 말했습니다.
Upwork (Nasdaq : UPWK) a annoncé son premier hub opérationnel international à Lisbonne, Portugal, prévu à Alcântara et devrait être pleinement opérationnel d'ici Q4 2026. L'entreprise a déjà commencé à recruter pour soutenir le développement de produits et des postes techniques en dehors des États-Unis.
Cette initiative fait suite à un troisième trimestre records porté par l'innovation des produits IA: la valeur GSV des travaux liés à l'IA a augmenté de 53 % sur un an. La direction d'Upwork a indiqué que le hub de Lisbonne fera progresser l'infrastructure IA et élargira les capacités de talents IA de la place de marché.
Upwork (Nasdaq: UPWK) kündigte seinen ersten internationalen operativen Hub in Lissabon, Portugal an, der in Alcântara geplant ist und voraussichtlich bis Q4 2026 vollständig betriebsbereit sein wird. Das Unternehmen hat bereits mit der Einstellung begonnen, um die Produktentwicklung und technische Rollen außerhalb der USA zu unterstützen.
Der Schritt folgt auf ein rekordverdächtiges drittes Quartal, angetrieben durch KI-Produktinnovationen: der GSV aus KI-bezogenen Arbeiten wuchs im Jahresvergleich um 53%. Die Führung von Upwork sagte, der Hub in Lissabon werde die KI-Infrastruktur vorantreiben und die KI-Talente der Marktplatzkapazität skalieren.
Upwork (ناسداك: UPWK) أعلن عن أول مركز تشغيلي دولي في لشبونة، البرتغال، مخطط في Alcântara ومتوقع أن يكون قيد التشغيل الكامل بحلول الربع الرابع 2026. لقد بدأت الشركة فعلاً بالتوظيف لدعم تطوير المنتجات والوظائف التقنية خارج الولايات المتحدة.
تأتي هذه الخطوة عقب الربع الثالث القياسي الذي شهد وتيرة عالية بفضل ابتكار منتجات الذكاء الاصطناعي: نما GSV من الأعمال المتعلقة بالذكاء الاصطناعي بنسبة 53% على أساس سنوي. قال قادة Upwork إن مركز لشبونة سيعزز بنية تحتية للذكاء الاصطناعي ويزيد قدرات مواهب الذكاء الاصطناعي في السوق.
- GSV from AI-related work +53% year-over-year
- First international hub planned in Lisbon (Alcântara), operational by Q4 2026
- Hiring already underway for product and technical roles in the region
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Upwork opening a Lisbon hub signals scale of AI engineering and accelerates international hiring ahead of Q4 2026.
Opening a first international operational hub in Lisbon creates a local base for product development and technical hiring outside the U.S., which supports sustained AI infrastructure buildout. The firm reports a record Q3 and notes GSV from AI-related work grew
The move depends on execution of local hiring and integration with existing teams, plus timely setup by
First international office expands global footprint for next chapter of growth
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK), the world’s human and AI-powered work marketplace, today announced its plan to open its first international operational hub in Lisbon, Portugal. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the growth of the Upwork Marketplace, creating a new base for product development and technical hiring outside the U.S.
The new office is expected to be fully operational by Q4 2026 and is planned for the heart of Alcântara, a vibrant district at the intersection of business, creativity, and technology. The company has already begun hiring to support its expansion in the region.
Upwork Inc. President and CEO Hayden Brown announced the news alongside Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas during a press conference at Web Summit 2025, the premier global technology event held annually in Lisbon. Brown also took the stage at the event to discuss how AI is fueling demand for skills that can’t be automated.
“Upwork is the 17th unicorn company to set up an office in Lisbon since we launched Unicorn Factory,” said Carlos Moedas, mayor of Lisbon. “Our distinctive innovation strategy and strong positioning are clearly paying off, creating more and more job opportunities across the city – especially for young talent. Upwork is a dynamic and disruptive company, and we are thrilled to welcome them to Lisbon.”
"Lisbon is a natural choice for our first home outside the U.S.,” said Hayden Brown, president and CEO of Upwork Inc. “As the world’s human and AI-powered work marketplace, we believe that great talent can come from anywhere, and the city and region offer an exceptional pool of innovative, entrepreneurial, and forward-thinking professionals to contribute to our next phase of growth. We are deeply impressed by the local and national governments' sharp focus on making Portugal an attractive place to invest and grow in the EU."
The announcement follows a record-breaking Q3 for Upwork Inc., which saw a return to GSV growth driven by AI-powered product innovation and strong demand for talent with AI skillsets on the platform. GSV from AI-related work grew
“Lisbon gives us a powerful advantage as we scale the Upwork Marketplace,” said Andrew Rabinovich, chief technology officer, head of AI/ML at Upwork Inc. “This hub will play a central role in further advancing our AI infrastructure—one of the strongest drivers for Upwork's next chapter of growth. I’m thrilled to build in a city that shares our energy, creativity, and belief in what’s possible.”
About Upwork Inc.
Upwork Inc.’s (Nasdaq: UPWK) family of companies connects businesses with global, AI-enabled talent across every contingent work type including freelance, fractional, and payrolled. This portfolio includes the Upwork Marketplace, which connects businesses with on-demand access to highly skilled talent across the globe, and Lifted, which provides a purpose-built solution for enterprise organizations to source, contract, manage, and pay talent across the full spectrum of contingent work. From Fortune 100 enterprises to entrepreneurs, businesses rely on Upwork Inc. to find and hire expert talent, leverage AI-powered work solutions, and drive business transformation. With access to professionals spanning more than 10,000 skills across AI & machine learning, software development, sales & marketing, customer support, finance & accounting, and more, the Upwork family of companies enables businesses of all sizes to scale, innovate, and transform their workforces for the age of AI and beyond.
Since its founding, Upwork Inc. has facilitated more than
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