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      Expect to be overworked - Anonymous employee Toptal Employee Review

      1.0
      Jun 28, 2018
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Remote work People are fired frequently enough that there’s room for promotions.

      Cons

      Must be attached to a device and expected available for work at all times. Expect people to take credit for your work as they talk to higher ups often so they get the credit and then point blame when something doesn’t go perfect. People straight out of college are put into high positions and they have 0 knowledge.

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      Toptal Response
      7y
      All employees at Toptal undergo a rigorous vetting process before being hired into a role, regardless if it’s an internal or external hire. We hire for demonstrated skill. As well, with any company, members of the Toptal team know it's essential that they maintain a disciplined balance between work life and personal life. If anyone struggles in this area, we recommend they communicate with their manager to address what isn’t working.

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      5.0
      Jul 1, 2026
      Senior design engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Toptal has been my favorite place to work so far! • The flexibility of remote work is amazing. • I’ve had the chance to work with fantastic clients. • The internal team is supportive, talented, and a pleasure to work with.

      Cons

      Sometimes it can take a bit longer to find a new engagement if you’re looking for opportunities in Asian time zones. In my experience, Europe and the Americas tend to have more opportunities and faster matching.

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      Toptal Response
      2d
      Thank you for your valuable feedback! Your insights are important to us.
      1.0
      Jul 3, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      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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