Usually it starts of with a 10 mins quick call with the HR. Followed by a coding assessment. Which was extremely different. (As a software programmer with over 12 years of experience in the industry and build many websites, applications, etc. almost you would never come across these problems in your day to day work, very confusing questions)
The Coding assessment has 3 tasks (you must answer at least 2 of them, they expect to be fully optimized working solution and must pass all test cases.) You have 100 mins to complete the test. understanding each question would take about at least 20 to 30 mins. You would barely have time to think about the logic.
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Other Full Stack Developer Interview Reviews for Toptal
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Toptal (Groningen) in Feb 2026
Interview
The first part is a test with 3 questions, fairly easy on common and basic issues. The live coding interview was a 30min task that is hard to complete in just 30 minutes, as you hardly have time to stop and think.
I applied through other source. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Toptal in Apr 2025
Interview
Send in pdf and they review it, and after 2 days I got into the waitlist, but it's generally a good experience. I would recommend anyone who is interested to apply.
Very reasonable selection process, consists of 4 steps and lasts for about a month if your availability is in line with their pace. Not like Google or Amazon algorithm-heavy and white board oppressif interviews.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Quick chat about your career and motivations - Codility test - Live coding session - Project