How are Toptal Product Architects different?

At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Product Architects 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 Product Architects in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

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

What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Product Architects?

We make sure that each engagement between you and your Product Architect 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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Laura Michela

Freelance Product Architect

United StatesToptal Member Since September 7, 2019

Laura is a data-driven strategist with expertise in turning data into actionable insights. Laura fell in love with Tableau 7.0 in her MBA business analytics program and never looked back. Now, she is a Tableau certified professional and spends her days telling stories with data to influence business decisions.

Product Architecture Data Analytics Data Modeling Analytics Tableau Agile Software Development Data Visualization + more

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Ryan J. Peterson

Freelance Product Architect

United StatesToptal Member Since November 25, 2013

Ryan is a top architect, entrepreneur, and developer. He boasts a proven competency in building cloud-scalable, extensible software and systems. He writes code that can be maintained and expanded over time as business systems and requirements adapt to market demands or pivots in core business direction.

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Diogo Dutra

Freelance Product Architect

CanadaToptal Member Since October 19, 2020

Diogo is a machine learning engineer with a Master of Science degree in aeronautics and expertise in the whole pipeline from data visualization to model deployment. His 14+ years of international experience in research and development for defense, public safety, and aerospace industries allow him to combine new methodologies, like deep learning and computer vision, with traditional ones (e.g., physics, simulation, sensor fusion, Kalman filter, Fourier transform, and signal processing).

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Angel Lacret

Freelance Product Architect

United StatesToptal Member Since April 14, 2016

Angel is a distinguished software developer, architect, and product manager known for his expertise and innovative contributions to the fields of AI, cloud, and web development. With over 17 years of rich experience, he has been instrumental in developing cutting-edge cloud, web, and mobile applications using AWS, React, React Native, Node.js, GraphQL APIs, APIs, and Python. Since 2002, Angel has focused on using Agile methodologies to increase the development speed of software products.

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Ryan Felton

Freelance Product Architect

United StatesToptal Member Since November 23, 2015

Ryan Felton is a Facebook Innovation Award-winning executive and a highly technical software developer specializing in Ruby on Rails. Ryan is also a veteran, an MBA graduate, and a passionate software entrepreneur who has led the software engineering of three businesses from concept to acquisition.

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Diego Ballona

Freelance Product Architect

United KingdomToptal Member Since April 1, 2014

In the past 15+ years, Diego's focus has been helping all-sized companies build technology products, mostly in mission-critical environments, such as financial services, trust and safety, and customer services. He has deep experience in team leadership, software architecture, systems administration, software engineering, and product development.

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Shawn Chiao

Freelance Product Architect

United StatesToptal Member Since March 7, 2016

Shawn has a wide range of experience in web technology over the past dozen years in a variety of startup environments. He understands that a solution to a complex problem can lie in the intersection of technology, UI/UX, and product design. The collection of his experience allows him to see the big picture and focus on providing value for the service and product end users.

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Carlos Ramirez III

Freelance Product Architect

United StatesToptal Member Since December 6, 2014

Carlos is a professional software engineer and full-stack web developer specializing in the Ruby on Rails framework. He has worked with tech companies for over a decade, helping to build technology-based businesses from the ground up. He has a bachelor's degree in computer science from Williams College.

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Fredrik Håård

Freelance Product Architect

SwedenToptal Member Since July 14, 2014

Fredrik is a developer with over twenty years of contracting and entrepreneurial experience. He specializes in back-end product development, lifecycle maintenance, and secure data handling and operations in everything, from cluster implementations in charging systems to full-stack product development for one-person startups.

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Tripcents wouldn't exist without Toptal. Toptal Projects enabled us to rapidly develop our foundation with a product manager, lead developer, and senior designer. In just over 60 days we went from concept to Alpha. The speed, knowledge, expertise, and flexibility is second to none. The Toptal team were as part of tripcents as any in-house team member of tripcents. They contributed and took ownership of the development just like everyone else. We will continue to use Toptal. As a startup, they are our secret weapon.

Brantley Pace

CEO & Co-Founder

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.

Paul Fenley

Director

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

CEO

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

Co-Founder

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.

Stuart Pocknee

Principal

How to Hire Product Architects 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 Product Architect for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.

The Right Fit, Guaranteed

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

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FAQs

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