Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Boulder, Colorado
November 23, 2016
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I applied via LinkedIn (I think) and had a quick call with one of SW leads (principals). I was then brought for a short on-site interview.
Once passed, I was sent a "homework" exercise, followed by a video call "code review" style interview.
The next step was a full day (9 AM - 4 PM, with lunch) on-site series of interviews and an offer.
Questions
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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
25%
Pass 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
Positive50%
Neutral25%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for The Trade Desk's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Boulder, Colorado.
The Trade Desk Work Experiences
5.0
The Trade Desk is a phenomenal team leading the way on programmatic buying and building the best of breed to do so
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boulder, Colorado, United States
September 5, 2014
Pros: 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.
4.0
Good environment, needs more tech focus
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
October 21, 2025
Pros: 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.
5.0
Great People, Good Pay
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Madrid, Madrid, Spain
August 21, 2025
Pros: Good salaries, good environment, nice people.
Cons: Dot Net (if you don't like it)
- 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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