Configuration Guide

The Exact Upwork Filter
for Senior Engineers

Stop searching for "Web Developer". Here is the precise boolean logic and budget floor you need to find $75/hr+ contracts.

The Winning Config

Keywords: `(YourStack) AND (Requirement)`; e.g., `(React OR Node) AND (TypeScript)`.
Budget: Min $75/hr or $3k Fixed.
Client: Verified, 4.5+ Stars, >50% Hire Rate.
Schedule: Check every 15-30 mins.

filters.conf

// The Stack (Keywords)

(React OR Node.js OR Python) AND (PostgreSQL OR AWS)

# Use AND operators to ensure the client knows your specific tech combo.

// The Money (Budget)

Min: $75/hr OR Fixed: $3,000+

# Don't negotiate up from $20. Start where the money is.

// The Client (Quality)

Verified Payment + 4.5 Stars + >$10k Spent

# Work for clients who have a track record of paying well.

Senior Strategy

Avoid "Broad" Traps

Never search for "Web Developer" or "Full Stack". That's how you get invited to build a Facebook clone for $500. Be specific.

Paste Your Github

Use our AI Persona feature. Don't write keywords; paste your GitHub profile. The AI will find jobs matching your actual expertise level.

15-Minute Polling

Good engineering contracts move fast. Configure FreelanceFilter to check every 15 minutes so you are the first senior dev in the inbox.

Developer-First Alerts

As a developer, you live in Slack or Discord. Don't rely on email. Here is the JSON payload you receive when a job matches your criteria:

payload.json
{
  "title": "Senior React Engineer for Fintech Dashboard",
  "budget": { "min": 85, "max": 120, "currency": "USD" },
  "client": { "total_spent": 45000, "rating": 4.9 },
  "ai_analysis": {
    "summary": "High match. Client uses your exact stack (Next.js + Tailwind).",
    "relevance": "High"
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Engineered for Engineers

Build your custom lead feed with JSON webhooks and strict boolean logic.