Job Title: Software Engineer II
Location: 10770 NE 8th Street, Suite 700, Bellevue, WA 98004
*Telecommuting permitted: work may be performed within normal commuting distance from The Trade Desk, Inc. office in Bellevue, WA.
Job Duties: Build web services at scale with C# programming language and ASP.NET framework. Optimize application code and infrastructure to reduce infrastructure cost. Command line or web based developer tool development with C# and Python. Troubleshoot in low-level systems including native code, language runtimes and operating systems. Design build pipelines and deploy microservices using good CI/CD principles. Containerize applications using Docker and deploy through Kubernetes. Scale existing microservices to meet increased demand requirements while utilizing resources efficiently. Participate in peer code reviews, setting best practices and providing peer feedback to aide team growth. Drive large initiatives from concept to completion, resolving ambiguity through collaboration and sound technical judgment. Contribute to maintenance of existing services using automated testing and alerting through high-quality code. Mentor and guide junior engineers through technical design, code reviews, and pair programming to accelerate their growth and improve overall team productivity.
Salary: $151,400 - $227,000 /year
Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or related role OR Master's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and one (1) year of experience in the job offered or related role. Must have one (1) year of experience with: object-oriented programming languages; low-latency, system-level development in Linux; Python development and scripting; shell scripting; software development on Linux operating system including Git; database operations and SQL queries; Docker and Kubernetes; web development with JavaScript and web frameworks; and building and using CI/CD pipelines.
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CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as variable compensation-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.
Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave
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The Trade Desk Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Trade Desk and has not been reviewed or approved by The Trade Desk.
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare premiums are often paid in full for employees and dependents, reducing out-of-pocket costs. Coverage includes medical, dental, and vision alongside mental health and wellness support.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Packages commonly include new-hire stock grants, a generous Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and equity refreshers tied to performance. Feedback suggests equity meaningfully boosts total compensation alongside base pay and bonuses.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, paid sick time, and sabbaticals are available. Paid parental leave and extensive family-planning support broaden time-off and caregiving coverage.
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