Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
Process
Terrible.
Asked to correct an awful caching solution.
When I replaced it completely with my own, and told the interviewer what I thought about their code - that was it.
Do know that if the interviewer sees you are better than them, they won't allow you in.
In order to get into this company, you must be not too stupid, but also more stupid than the people who interview you.
Probably a complete waste of your time for a significant period of your life.
My advice: Avoid TTD.
Questions
To correct awful code implementation of caching. Don't tell them it is awful (as I did) because they wrote it.
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The following metrics were computed from 38 interview experiences for the The Trade Desk Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
The Trade Desk's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having negative feelings for The Trade Desk's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
The Trade Desk Work Experiences
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- 5.0Great company to work atSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesSeptember 5, 2025Pros: Good support, great work environment, impactful projects available.Cons: Hmm, I can’t think of much.
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