High autonomy and team culture, but weak leadership - Staff Software Engineer The Trade Desk Employee Review

2.0
10 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Level of autonomy and team culture is fairly high

Cons

Lack of leadership at top level. No CTO for ~4 years and execs are all yes-men.

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5.0
8 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits, competitive pay, good team

Cons

so far no huge cons

4.0
16 June 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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