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      Software Engineer Interview

      11 Mar 2017
      Anonymous interview candidate
      New York, NY
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Toptal (New York, NY) in Feb 2017

      Interview

      Three or more steps interview. First is screening, second technical and third small project presentation. Problem is that project is not well described, they told you to do few things and then ask you why you didn't do all other staff? You can be declined even if you know how to do things. You need to guess what they want.

      Interview questions [1]

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      Prior to the project portion of our screening process, candidates receive an email clearly outlining the project details and requirements (both functional and nonfunctional). Some of these details can be interpreted and implemented in multiple ways. This is intentional - it’s representative of what a client might ask for and allows for our team to evaluate how applicants manage requirements gathering and interpretation. We screen for problem-solving abilities as much as skillset.

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      Software Developer Interview

      2 Mar 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Toptal

      Interview

      Tech screening and then tech interview, leetcode style questions. Then there was a take home project.. not in-person. all done remotely and online. Good interviewers, helpful, easy process and good communication

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      leetcode style questions, 3 total
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      Software Engineer Interview

      13 Mar 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Toptal

      Interview

      I applied to Toptal and I'm having an interview days later. What can I prepare for now? I wanna get some details or tips from you. Please help me with your toptal screening interview experience.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What was the last project you have worked on and what did you do in that project?
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      Software Engineer Interview

      16 May 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Georgia, AL
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Toptal (Georgia, AL)

      Interview

      4 step interview. small hr call , then technical interview with 3 easy-medium problems. third step was project and after that another call with hr. overall not hard to pass

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      solving problems with data structures
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