Proceed with caution - unethical practices - Principal Consultant Toptal Employee Review

1.0
Mar 30, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They talk a great game; some of your colleagues will be smart

Cons

Iffy practices around hiring; they gather work samples in interviewing process with no intention of hiring; they then use the candidate solutions as free work to progress projects. Old guard white guy culture

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
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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
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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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