Good pay, intense focus on short term deliverables - Sr. Software Engineer The Trade Desk Employee Review

4.0
17 Aug 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- good pay and benefits - huge data and scale - good advancement opportunities

Cons

- pretty unpleasant code base - everything feels like a rush job - no interest in software development best practices like TDD, pair programming or good OO/FP design

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5.0
26 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- strong company culture and work/life balance, people are hard-working/smart but not cutthroat culture - interesting technology - strong benefits package

Cons

- company is facing some headwinds due to competitive pressures, stock price has taken a dip - difficult to get promoted in some instances

4.0
16 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great health benefits- insurance premiums covered 100% Office perks like lunch, snacks Anniversary rewards program Good work life balance, hybrid schedule Day to day colleagues are good, honest people

Cons

Leadership in the company is tumultuous - no clear vision for growth Mass exodus of employees as of late (including C-Suite) Compensation is lower relative to others in tech Minimum time in role standards for promotions but some are immune Stock is at an all time low

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