Individuals or Teams
Freelancers
Hire vetted experts in Development, AI, Data, InfoSec, Product and Design, as individuals or teams, for short and long term projects
Use Cases
Augment your teams
Fill in a missing skill
Hire a full Managed Team
Bridge a hiring gap
Trusted By
Strictly Curated Community
Thousands of expertly vetted professionals in Software Engineering, Data, AI, Product Management and Design.
Fully vetted
Full or part time
Avg. 11 years of experience
UPPER supports us with quick action and great collaboration. They helped us find top engineers almost on the spot – an ability that is invaluable for us as a company in hyper-growth. UPPER is definitely a partner we are counting on.
Powered By Experts
Staffing is done by our CTO-level experts, enabling us to fully grasp our clients' needs and identify the ideal candidates for their projects and jobs.
Expert matching (Human & AI)
CTO sparring
Ideal fits, every time
I am very happy with this collaboration. The talent quality has been really good and I see a strong added-value of working with the UPPER platform, team and talent.
Managed Platform
The efficiency of our proprietary platform meets the convenience of our managed service. It's like a magic ATS where the ideal candidates simply appear.
Fully compliant
Simple invoicing, reporting, payments
Managed service
Absolutely love UPPER. They ramped up our first tech team who built our MVP and then helped us scale the team further as our roadmap grew. Go to partner whenever we need support with tech talent.
Individuals or teams
Augment an existing team or hire a complete delivery team to build a product from scratch.
Team Extensions
Vetted Developers, AI & Data Specialists, CyberSecurity, Designers or Product Managers, fully integrated in your team.
Expert matching
Fast (< 24h)
Dedicated or hourly
Delivery Teams
Mission-ready managed teams, custom assembled to build a product, inspired by our proven delivery methods.
CxO team formation
Managed team
Scaleable
We've been working with UPPER for over 2 years now and we trust them to find us talent for our most important clients. UPPER's speed, focus on quality, and expert-focused approach has helped us to complete mission-critical projects.
Moreno Grgurić
Director Platform Technology
How it works
Our CTO-level specialists ensure the perfect match between experts and roles, delivering a 58% interview-to-hire average success rate.
Talk With
An Expert
Collaborate with our CTO-level specialist to define your role’s requirements, goals, and more.
Define role requirements
Get expert guidance
Get Top
Matches
Our specialists match your role with pre-vetted experts to ensure the best fit.
Precision matching
Tailored for your needs
Interview
And Start
Interview your future team member(s) and start with a risk-free trial period.
Risk-free trial
Flexible engagement
Everything runs smoothly as a Managed Service with dedicated expert support, powered by our AI-Powered Platform.
Monthly Invoice
A single invoice regardless of how many experts you have engaged.
Weekly Reports
Receive weekly time & activity reports in your inbox about your team’s work.
Dedicated Support
Your dedicated engagement manager is always around to support with anything you need.
Always On
For anything you need such as scaling the team, replacing and expert, etc..
Regular Check-ins
Never alone. We check in regularly with you to see how things are going and where we can support.
Quality Control
We keep an eye on the engagement and make sure everything is running smoothly.
Exclusive to Experts
We seek out the very best people in Software Development, AI, Data, Design, Product Management and more, across Europe and the world.
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Our Vetting Process
With an acceptance ratio of under 3%, our vetting process guarantees that only the top professionals join our network.
Background Check / KYC
Run an identify check, review the candidate's CV, past work, references and more.
Personal Interview
Assess soft skills, professionalism, communication, spoken languages and more.
Technical Challenge
Depending on the role, challenges can be coding assessments, product management tests and so on.
Technical Interview
Live interview with one or more UPPER experts, who assess the candidate's skills and knowhow.
Ongoing Reviews
Freelancers are reviewed after every engagement by their peers and direct manager(s).
Latest Success Stories
We support dozens of companies globally with scaling their teams and building their products.
Frequently Asked Questions
The process is straightforward: after discussing your project requirements with our expert, we’ll provide you with a list of pre-vetted freelancers. You can interview them, select the best fit, and start with a trial period before fully committing.
We combine advanced AI with human expertise to match experts to jobs that perfectly align with their skills, experience, and client needs. Our CTO-level specialists oversee every match to ensure an ideal fit for both parties.
Our freelancers undergo a rigorous 5-step vetting process, including technical assessments and interviews, personal interviews, and ongoing performance reviews. With an acceptance rate below 3%, we ensure that only the top experts become part of our network.
Our pricing is highly flexible. You can choose hourly, part-time, or full-time engagements, with rates tailored to the freelancer’s expertise and the complexity of your project. We ensure clear, transparent invoicing with no hidden fees.
Yes, we offer a no-risk trial period. You can start working with a freelancer, and if you’re not satisfied, you won’t be billed for the time. This ensures you find the perfect fit for your project.
If you’re not happy with a freelancer’s performance, we’ll promptly find a replacement. Your dedicated engagement manager will ensure any concerns are addressed quickly, keeping your project on track.
We can match you with a qualified freelancer in as little as 48 hours, ensuring minimal downtime and uninterrupted project progress.
Delivery Teams are fully managed groups of experts assembled to execute entire projects. They are typically led by a Product Manager or Team Lead, ensuring seamless collaboration and accountability. In contrast, Individual Freelancers are independent specialists hired to augment your existing team, focusing on specific tasks or roles.
We specialise in technology and provide a diverse range of vetted experts, including software developers, AI/Data experts, InfoSec specialists, designers, and product managers.
Our primary focus is on European talent, but our network also includes highly skilled freelancers from around the world. This gives you the flexibility to access local expertise or collaborate with global professionals across time zones, ensuring your project’s needs are met efficiently.
