Want to give 0 stars - Product Toptal Employee Review

1.0
Aug 16, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Remote work - Many colleagues are smart, driven, and good people - Base compensation and benefits are solid

Cons

- A horrendous culture that's built on fear by CEO - CEO is unprofessional and publicly berates employees for perceived mistakes - Any $ you make at Toptal will probably go towards the therapy you will need to tolerate working there

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Professional and interested in quality work.

Cons

Not really a con, but more work waiting than hours allow.

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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