About The Company 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 worldwide. Our innovative technology enables advertisers to reach the right audiences across the open internet, including streaming TV, podcasts, mobile applications, news outlets, and more.
We are dedicated to powering content that audiences love by making advertising more transparent, effective, and responsible. This approach supports trusted journalism, high-quality entertainment, and creators worldwide. Our platform’s scale presents unique technical challenges, from processing massive datasets in real time to building reliable systems on a global scale.
Working at The Trade Desk means making a worldwide impact, fostering diverse perspectives, encouraging curiosity, and building collaborative teams that learn from one another. We are driven by meaningful challenges and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where innovation and growth thrive.
About The Role We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Data Platform Engineer to join our User Trail team. In this role, you will be instrumental in defining and executing the technical vision for our analytics and observability platform that captures user interactions across our core web applications.
Your primary focus will be on unlocking the value of our data for various teams within the company, including support, trading, business, and product teams. You will lead efforts to develop self-service tools, dashboards, and AI-powered solutions that enable teams to access and analyze data efficiently. As a senior member of the team, you will solve complex, multi-layered technical problems, anticipate scaling needs, and drive continuous improvements in both technology and processes.
Your expertise will influence decision-making, guide best practices, and foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects that support the growth and success of our organization on a global scale.
Qualifications
- 11+ years of software development and engineering experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Deep expertise in backend services, data-intensive systems, event pipelines, data warehouses, or lakehouse platforms
- Proven ability to solve complex, ambiguous technical problems end-to-end
- Strong understanding of data architecture, analytics, and observability platforms
- Experience in designing and implementing self-service data tools and dashboards
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical tradeoffs and ROI considerations
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
- Experience mentoring other engineers and fostering technical growth within teams
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the technical strategy for unlocking and utilizing data across the organization, including self-service tools and AI-powered solutions
- Solve complex problems that span multiple platform components, making informed tradeoffs to balance access, investment, and performance
- Anticipate future scaling needs and proactively plan for growth in data volume and user demand
- Identify and implement improvements in development processes, tooling, and quality practices to enhance team productivity and output
- Influence product and engineering decisions by providing ROI-driven perspectives on capabilities and priorities
- Develop deep expertise across multiple platform areas and serve as a technical resource for other engineers
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to shape the development and exposure of data products and tools
- Promote a culture of diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning within the team and organization
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Flexible work hours and remote work options
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Global impact through innovative projects that influence digital advertising worldwide
Equal Opportunity The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with fairness and respect. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We believe that diversity drives innovation and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. If you require accommodations during the hiring process, please contact us, and we will provide support to ensure an accessible experience.
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