A true Top Company - Anonymous employee Toptal Employee Review

5.0
May 14, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

At Toptal you get to work with the very best, which for me is very stimulating as you get to tackle various opportunities and challenges (and there are many, which is what you would expect from such a fast growing business) with a group of really high-energy and talented individuals. The remote working is certainly a great benefit, but honestly, the exciting work/projects and the amazing people is what truly makes Toptal stand out as a Top Company to work for.

Cons

Remote working is not for everyone. In order to succeed in a remote environment, you need to be very self-driven and be able to communicate very effectively. Some people prefer the more typical "office environment" - nothing wrong with that, but chances are that Toptal is not for them. Given the incredibly talented individuals working at Toptal, and the Company's fast growth, expectations around high performance are always very high - however, if you are a good fit for Toptal, you are likely to find this a Pro rather than a Con.

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
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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.

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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