Process
The initial HR phone screen at The Trade Desk was quite structured yet conversational. The recruiter started with an introduction and briefly explained the overall interview process. Then, they moved on to some standard behavioral questions, such as "Why do you want to join The Trade Desk?" and "Can you describe a challenging project you’ve worked on?"
After the behavioral part, there were a few simple technical questions focusing on basic data structures — for example, the difference between an array and a linked list. Toward the end, there was a light object-oriented design (OOD) scenario question to assess problem-solving and design thinking.
The atmosphere was friendly, and the recruiter was supportive throughout the conversation.
Questions
Can you explain the difference between an array and a linked list?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the The Trade Desk SWE Intern role in Taiwan.
Success Rate
The Trade Desk's interview process for their SWE Intern roles in Taiwan is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for The Trade Desk's SWE Intern interview process in Taiwan.
The Trade Desk Work Experiences
- 5.0Welcoming Team, Great BalanceSWE Intern • Former EmployeeOctober 5, 2025Pros: Great work-life balance, welcoming team.Cons: Unsure what to say for cons
- 4.0Good WLB companySWE Intern • Former EmployeeBoulder, Colorado, United StatesOctober 13, 2023Pros: Great work-life balance. Employees actually have a life outside of work.Cons: Lower pay compared to big tech.
- 1.0Leadership Going Nowhere, AvoidSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 21, 2025Pros: WLB is not bad depending on the team.Cons: Leadership is going nowhere.
The Trade Desk Interview Questions
