Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Boulder, Colorado
Process
I zoomed in for an informational interview with a manager. The interview began with a very boring 45-minute lecture, whiteboard and all, about the company, which I sat through without saying anything. Then I talked about a project I worked on, and the interview ended. The recruiter later replied, "We’ve decided not to move forward with your candidacy at this time due to our limited Colorado-based headcount." The company then posted several new jobs onto LinkedIn within hours. I did not do a tech screen or technical interview loop at all. I only sat through an informational quietly.
I don't know what is going on here, but this is very messed up, and these people are full of it. The guy obviously didn't like something he saw on Zoom, whether age, gender, race, etc. I would steer very wide around this company.
Questions
Tell about a project you worked on.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the The Trade Desk Senior Software Engineer role in Boulder, Colorado.
Success Rate
The Trade Desk's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Boulder, Colorado is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for The Trade Desk's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Boulder, Colorado.
The Trade Desk Work Experiences
- 5.0The Trade Desk is a phenomenal team leading the way on programmatic buying and building the best of breed to do soSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBoulder, Colorado, United StatesSeptember 5, 2014Pros: Culture is awesome and forefront of all our hiring, and it shows in the quality of the work environment and people in it. We have a flat structure that focuses on contribution over process. Management has the best vision of any company I've worked for, not just for the company, but the market. From an engineering perspective, we are pushing the limits of technology and working with the bleeding edge, making every day a ton of fun.Cons: Training and mentoring is not super extensive or in-depth, which means that you need to swim or sink.
- 4.0Good environment, needs more tech focusSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomOctober 21, 2025Pros: Snacks, food, environment. Work can be very interesting.Cons: No CTO. Not an engineering powerhouse, though it does have talent that is underutilized. Stock isn't very strong, with a high P/E.
- 5.0Great People, Good PaySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMadrid, Madrid, SpainAugust 21, 2025Pros: Good salaries, good environment, nice people.Cons: Dot Net (if you don't like it)
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