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Better roles. Same fee, every hire.

Get matched with senior briefs from real hiring managers. Submit fast, get paid the day the offer signs.

Briefs matched to your specialityWay less than the competitionPaid in 24h

Roles that fit your desk

Every role on Upnest is briefed by a real hiring manager and triaged by our team. You only see briefs you're a fit for — no cold pitching, no spray‑and‑pray.

3×
More qualified briefs vs. inbound LinkedIn
New briefs · matched to you03
Senior PM, Payments
Series C fintech · Remote (US)
Staff iOS Engineer
Dev tools startup · Remote
Head of Brand Design
DTC · NYC

Paid the day an offer signs

No 30‑day net. No invoice chasing. Upnest handles client billing — you get your fee in your account within 24 hours of the candidate accepting.

24h
From offer to payout
Payouts · this month
€14,000
Cleared
Senior PM brief · Diego A.€4,000
Staff iOS · Lin Park€5,500
Head of Brand · Maya R.€4,500
— How it works

Apply once. Work the briefs that fit you.

1

Apply & get vetted

Tell us your speciality and track record. Quick interview, 48‑hour decision.

Step 1
2

Get matched to briefs

Briefs land in your inbox already filtered for fit. Open the ones you can fill, ignore the rest.

Step 2
3

Submit candidates

30 seconds per submission. Track everything in one dashboard. Get feedback fast.

Step 3
4

Get paid

Payment hits your account 24 hours after the candidate signs. No invoicing, no chasing.

Step 4
— Questions

Things recruiters ask first.

How much do I earn per placement?

Your fee is a percentage of the hire's salary — competitive rates agreed before any recruiter sees the brief. Exact terms are shown upfront in each brief.

Do I lose my fee if the candidate negotiates a lower salary?

Your fee is based on the final agreed salary. Our commission rates are competitive and transparent from the start.

Can I work briefs alongside my own clients?

Yes. Most recruiters on Upnest run their own desk and use Upnest for additional briefs. There's no exclusivity.

What happens if my candidate gets rejected?

You see structured feedback within 48 hours. Most recruiters use this to sharpen their pitch on the next submission for the same brief.

How do I apply?

Click "Apply to recruit" above. We'll review your background and book a 20‑minute call within two business days.

Run your desk on better roles.

20 minutes · same week · no commitment