# Toptal

Type: Company

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## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Experienced tech hiring up 12.6% YoY as AI reshapes talent demand
2026-08-13 18:55:33 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Toptal's Q2 2026 High-skilled Job Report shows experienced tech and professional-services demand rose 7.1% QoQ and 12.6% YoY, while junior and routine-execution roles contracted. Finance consultants led all specializations at 31% QoQ and 39% YoY growth. For HR leaders, the data signals a more selective market where AI fluency and systems-level thinking are becoming baseline requirements for senior hiring.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/experienced-talent-demand-ai-toptal-q2-2026

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