Poor leadership the higher you go in the hierarchy - Senior Engineer Toptal Employee Review

2.0
Jan 30, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

- Amazing talent network and savvy engineering team - Compensation is good if you are living in a third-world country

Cons

- For specialized engineering positions, compensation feels very outdated - Poor C-Level decisions - The push to meet their "hidden" employer performance metrics, makes you run in circles trying to meet expectations while leaving the important job that should be targeted, unattended. - Layoffs are brutal, you don't even get a performance review or a call with HR. Your access is just cut off.

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

Professional and interested in quality work.

Cons

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

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4.0
Jul 15, 2026
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Pros

TopTal has been an amazing way to connect with a wider range of companies and teams. As a freelancer I have found their vetting process (both for talent and for clients) to be effective and apt.

Cons

At times the process for engaging with clients or tracking work is unclear. Once you've gone through it a couple of times, however, it's easier to navigate.

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