The Trade Desk
Software Engineer II
Bellevue · Mid · Full-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$23,195 more — $174,595 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $174,595 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet - from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more.
- Advertising powers the content people love.
Responsibilities
- By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide.
- The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges - from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale.
- Develop new features for and improve the quality of The Trade Desk's real-time bidding software.
- Design, build, deliver, and own full lifecycle development software from inception to production.
- Drive complex changes involving multiple components across our bidding infrastructure.
- Deliver quality changes, including automated tests, metrics, and monitoring.
- Validate changes in The
- Collaborate in code review and design review of fellow software engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science or related field.
- Position requires working knowledge of the following skills gained through coursework or experience: soft real-time distributed systems
- When you work here, your impact is worldwide.
- Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science or related field.
Nice to have
- When you contact us, please include your preferred contact details and specify the nature of your accommodation request or questions.
Compensation
- $151,400 - $227,000 / year
- In accordance with various US state laws, the range provided is the Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role.
- 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.
- Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave
- At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range.
Benefits
- Understand system architecture fundamentals through self-directed learning.
- 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.
Company info
- The world's brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly.
- Please reach out to us at accommodations@thetradedesk.com to request an accommodation or discuss any accessibility needs you may require to access our Company Website or navigate any part of the hiring process.
- The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world's leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 employees across more than 30 offices.
- We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another.
- Trade Desk's bidding software as part of a regular release process.
Equal opportunity
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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