Keep away for now - Anonymous employee Toptal Employee Review

2.0
Aug 25, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Remote work, freedom to work from anywhere, some really smart and great people there.

Cons

It's a revolving door. Especially management positions. People are getting hired and fired in a 2-3 month tick-tock pattern. One of the founders is borderline abusive. No guidance or vision from the top. There is an us vs. them thinking of old vs. new employees. Very toxic environment overall.

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

Professional and interested in quality work.

Cons

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1.0
Jul 3, 2026
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Pros

Met some good dedicated employees and freelance workers.

Cons

Lack of any real industry solutions or capabilities since 100% of delivery services are freelance contractors. Model has been successful as providing staff augmentation to clients, but all intellectual capital and outcomes are owned by the clients or the freelancer. Toptal is simply a staffing platform broker who marks up the freelance talent. Great if you need a plumber, but not if you're planning to build a bathroom.

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