How are Toptal IDL engineers different?

At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our IDL engineers 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.

Can I hire IDL engineers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with an IDL engineer within 48 hours of signing up.

What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal IDL engineers?

We make sure that each engagement between you and your IDL engineer 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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Frédérique Mittelstaedt

Freelance IDL Engineer

United KingdomToptal Member Since February 22, 2019

Frédérique is a software engineer and entrepreneur with an MSc in theoretical physics from Imperial College London. He excels at building full-stack systems with the web, desktop, and mobile apps, microservices, and external integrations. Frédérique co-founded an international marketing agency and three startups in developer tools, cybersecurity, and AI. Frédérique regularly releases TypeScript packages and contributes to other open-source projects.

IDL Jira REST APIs Amazon Web Services (AWS)Full-stack CTO TypeScript JavaScript Python 3 HTML5 Express.js React Node.js + more

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Drappeau Samia

Freelance IDL Engineer

FranceToptal Member Since May 7, 2020

Samia is an accomplished astrophysicist turned full-stack data scientist. She has a PhD in astronomy/astrophysics and leverages her critical and creative thinking with industry-oriented problem-solving skills. She offers innovative approaches to solving data strategy and data-driven problems using custom-built machine learning and deep learning approaches. Samia has published a dozen peer-reviewed articles and a book and developed specialized apps and predictive prototypes for clients.

IDL NumPy Data Analysis Exploratory Data Analysis + more

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Tomasz Sikora

Freelance IDL Engineer

MexicoToptal Member Since December 2, 2015

Tomasz is a software developer with a broad range of professional experience and a background in computational physics and science. He is proficient in Java, native Android app development, numerical simulations, and data analysis. Tomasz is always interested in learning state-of-the-art technologies and has a passion for algorithms, data structures, and the functional programming paradigm (Haskell and Clojure).

IDL Kotlin Java Android + more

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Anastasiya Romadan

Freelance IDL Engineer

ArgentinaToptal Member Since November 20, 2019

Anastasiya honed her skills as a software engineer building scalable solutions for processing and maintaining large volumes of data at Nokia-Deepfield. Her academic background in physics and math, combined with a passion for the arts, makes her a highly analytical and creative problem solver. Outside of work, she applies her engineering skills to troubleshoot her tango dancing.

IDL Python Pandas NumPy MySQL SQLAlchemy Unit Testing iOS Big Data Architecture + more

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I am more than pleased with our experience with Toptal. The professional I got to work with was on the phone with me within a couple of hours. I knew after discussing my project with him that he was the candidate I wanted. I hired him immediately and he wasted no time in getting to my project, even going the extra mile by adding some great design elements that enhanced our overall look.

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The developers I was paired with were incredible -- smart, driven, and responsive. It used to be hard to find quality engineers and consultants. Now it isn't.

Ryan Rockefeller

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Toptal understood our project needs immediately. We were matched with an exceptional freelancer from Argentina who, from Day 1, immersed himself in our industry, blended seamlessly with our team, understood our vision, and produced top-notch results. Toptal makes connecting with superior developers and programmers very easy.

Jason Kulik

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As a small company with limited resources we can't afford to make expensive mistakes. Toptal provided us with an experienced programmer who was able to hit the ground running and begin contributing immediately. It has been a great experience and one we'd repeat again in a heartbeat.

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Principal

How to Hire IDL Engineers through Toptal

Talk to One of Our Industry Experts

A Toptal director of engineering will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.

Work With Hand-Selected Talent

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

The Right Fit, Guaranteed

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

FAQs

How are Toptal IDL engineers different?
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our IDL engineers 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.
Can I hire IDL engineers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?
Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with an IDL engineer within 48 hours of signing up.
What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal IDL engineers?
We make sure that each engagement between you and your IDL engineer 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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