Software Engineer I
About The Position
The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising. 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. By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide. The world’s brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly. 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. When you work here, your impact is worldwide. We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another. If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges, we’d love to meet you.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science or related field.
- Working knowledge of SQL database.
- Working knowledge of object-oriented programming.
- Working knowledge of API design.
- Working knowledge of Javascript and UI frameworks.
- Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Implement full stack software solutions utilizing relational and high-performance databases, back-end application development and API design, modern JavaScript frameworks and component-based UI architectures, and deployment and operation in cloud-based, containerized environments.
- Act as a company-wide subject matter expert on measurement solutions including, but not limited to, The Trade Desk Conversion Lift, Third Party Conversion Lift, Carrier Activation Indicator, New Devices Indicator, Inferred Brand Intent, and Campaign Reporting and Attribution.
- Proactively monitor deployed solutions for bugs, performance concerns, and feedback using tools like NewRelic, Sumologic, and Grafana to ensure maximum operational excellence and user satisfaction.
- Include automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests in the delivery of all solutions in order to prevent regressions and accelerate team’s development velocity.
- Design complex database tables, GraphQL schemas, and client access patterns to satisfy product requirements and address scalability concerns.
- Identify and lead implementation of new measurement solutions that can be built on top of The Trade Desk’s infrastructure and substantial data.
- Collaborate with product managers and designers using tools like Figma to influence project directions and general user experiences.
- Track project progress using tools like Jira in order to facilitate roadmap discussions with product managers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents
- 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
- Around 13 paid holidays per year
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
