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Job Categories
All 70+ Upwork job categories supported by the search_jobs tool. Use the jobCategories parameter with exact category names from this list.
Tip: You can filter by multiple categories at once. Pass an array of category names to search across all of them simultaneously.
Development & Tech(15)
Web DevelopmentMobile DevelopmentAI/ML EngineeringData Science & AnalyticsDevOps & CloudGame DevelopmentQA & TestingBlockchain & CryptocurrencyEmbedded Systems & IoTDesktop Software DevelopmentDatabase Development & AdministrationERP/CRM SoftwareNetwork & System AdministrationSecurity & ComplianceAR/VR Development
Design & Creative(7)
Graphic DesignUI/UX DesignVideo Production & EditingAnimationIllustrationBrand Identity & Strategy3D Modeling & CAD
Writing & Content(8)
Content WritingCopywritingTechnical WritingCreative WritingEditing & ProofreadingTranslationTranscriptionGrant Writing
Marketing & Sales(6)
SEOContent MarketingSocial Media MarketingEmail MarketingPPC & Paid AdvertisingSales & Business Development
Business & Admin(7)
Virtual AssistanceProject ManagementData Entry & ProcessingCustomer Service & SupportHR & RecruitingAccounting & BookkeepingLegal Services
Data & Analytics(6)
Data AnalysisData VisualizationData MiningMachine LearningStatistical AnalysisBusiness Intelligence
Engineering & Architecture(5)
Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringCivil EngineeringArchitectureProduct Design
Finance & Consulting(5)
Financial AnalysisManagement ConsultingBusiness StrategyTax PreparationInvestment Research
Usage Examples
Multiple categories
Search across multiple categories at once:
Multiple categories
{
"jobCategories": [
"Web Development",
"AI/ML Engineering",
"Data Science & Analytics"
]
}Category with keyword filter
Combine a category filter with keywords for more targeted results:
Category + keywords
{
"jobCategories": ["Mobile Development"],
"includeKeywords": {
"keywords": ["React Native", "Flutter"],
"matchSkills": true
}
}Note: Category names must match exactly as listed above (case-sensitive). If no categories are specified, all categories are searched.
Tutorials organized by category
See how each tutorial scopes the Upwork category filter for its niche.