Was good. Became bad - Software Engineer Toptal Employee Review

2.0
27 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- flexible work (you can work part-time or full-time)

Cons

- many greedy clients started to creep in (wasn't like this pre 2020)

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5.0
7 Jul 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
3 Jul 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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