oDesk: Latest Job Openings, Reviews and Ratings & Profile wise Salary Distribution

oDesk Careers & Info

oDesk Overview

oDesk is a company that provides a global freelance job marketplace. It also has numerous tools that are aimed at small, medium and enterprise clients to find remote workers. The company is headquartered in Campbell, California and was founded in 2003.

oDesk is one of the most popular freelancing sites on the internet. It offers a global platform in which independent contractors and companies looking to hire them can contact each other. Many businesses use oDesk to outsource various projects, such as coding, website development, content writing, translation, graphic design, video creation and more. Contractors are usually paid a fixed rate for each project they complete, however it is possible to pay a remote worker hourly. The company makes money by taking a 10% cut between what the client pays and the independent contractor receives.

oDesk Job Information

There are around 500 people employed by Odesk. Those interested in freelance work opportunities can join the site for free and look for projects. People who want to work for oDesk's corporate office will also find permanent employment opportunities. The company gives its workers an informal work atmosphere and numerous perks such as free lunch, snacks and coffee. Standard benefits like a 401(K) plan, health insurance, life insurance and paid time off work are also offered.

What jobs pay the most at oDesk?

Product Manager is the highest paying job at oDesk at $88,000 annually.