Toptal is a network that connects clients with the world's top freelance talent. There are a lot of open SWE jobs in the network right now. You can choose your own rate and take on as many (or as few) jobs as you'd like. There are hourly, part-time, and full-time positions, so you can choose the commitment that suits your needs (I'm primarily part-time because it makes sense for my schedule).
Well, some time ago, I applied, there were some coding(?) interviews, but everything dropped when I read the contract. There were clauses that were highly unfavourable for me (give up right to court, high penalties for infringement). The infringement conditions were too generous for my taste and not negotiable.
Great marketing stunt Toptal team.
Here is response I got.
Thank you for your time and effort in applying to Toptal.
After carefully reviewing your application, we have added you to our waitlist. While we believe your experience and capabilities may be suited for our world-class talent network, due to an overwhelming influx of applications, we are currently at capacity for new applicants.
To ensure that all members of the Toptal network have ample opportunities to work with our roster of clients, we strive to balance active talent and client demand. Although we currently have a sufficient network of talent, we are constantly reviewing project needs and will reach out to you regarding your profile should conditions change in the future.
We appreciate your interest in joining Toptal and look forward to revisiting your application. You can check on your application status at any time by logging in to Toptal.com.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Toptal is a network that connects clients with the world's top freelance talent. There are a lot of open SWE jobs in the network right now. You can choose your own rate and take on as many (or as few) jobs as you'd like. There are hourly, part-time, and full-time positions, so you can choose the commitment that suits your needs (I'm primarily part-time because it makes sense for my schedule).
If you're interested in applying, you can use my link to sign up: https://www.toptal.com/qal80m/worlds-top-talent.
Let me know if you have any questions or want to learn more about my experience with Toptal.