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Toptal is a marketplace for top developers, engineers, programmers, coders, architects, and consultants. Top companies and start-ups hire freelance developers from Toptal for their most mission-critical projects.

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How to Hire Developers Through Toptal

1

Talk to One of Our Client Advisors

A Toptal client advisor will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
2

Work With Hand-Selected Talent

Within days, we'll introduce you to the right developer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
3

The Right Fit, Guaranteed

Work with your new IT developer for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

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Sometimes you need a developer with a more specific mix of skills to fit your project needs. Let's see if we can help.

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Meet Toptal® Developers

Matthew Warkentin
Matthew Warkentin
Verified Expert in Engineering
20 Years of Experience

Python Developer

United States

Member since March 8, 2019

Since 2014, Matthew has been working professionally in the fields he loves, software and data—culminating in him co-founding the Rubota corporation in 2017. Before that, he spent the past decade at Cornell University conducting scientific research specifically in statistical and biological physics. All in all, Matthew is an engaging, intense communicator with a passion for knowledge and understanding.

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Why Organizations Choose Toptal

Discover the many ways in which our clients have embraced the benefits of the Toptal network.

  • Precision Drilling
  • Bridgestone
  • Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Zoetis
  • CSR
  • University of Southern California

FAQs

  • How are Toptal developers different?

    At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our developers to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with engineering experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.

  • Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a developer within 48 hours of signing up.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your IT developer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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