The Trade Desk · 1 day ago
Lead Staff Software Engineer - Markets
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$230K/yr - $250K/yr
7+ years expThe Trade Desk is a global technology company focused on creating a better internet through intelligent advertising. They are seeking a Lead Staff Software Engineer to design, build, and deliver data-focused products, ensuring high-quality software development throughout the lifecycle.
AdvertisingDigital MediaInformation TechnologyInternetMobileNative AdvertisingSocialSoftwareVideo Advertising
Responsibilities
Design, build, deliver, and own full lifecycle development software from inception to production
Demonstrate a firm grasp of the entire software development lifecycle
Drive complex changes involving multiple components
Deliver quality changes, including automated tests, metrics, and monitoring
Collaborate with team members to deliver features
Guide and review changes to product features in line with product roadmaps
Implement and maintain product features
Build components and processes that are regularly used by others
Build execution plans incorporating user data, observations, and market insight
Validate changes to ensure high quality product releases
Work in a distributed system environment
Understand the business objectives behind the code
Understand system architecture fundamentals through self-directed learning
Participate in and lead projects with a high level of technical ambiguity
Contribute to development of comprehensive success criteria
Lead others through example, mentorship, teaching
Participate in hiring activities
Use data to analyze and communicate the impact of your work on operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
comfortable working on an agile, distributed team spanning multiple time zones and continents
able to communicate effectively across both technical and non-technical audiences
solid understanding of computer science and engineering fundamentals
experiences working with distributed systems
proficient in one or more of the following programming languages: C#, Java, C, C++, Python, SQL, or Scala
some knowledge of software development code editors: Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Rider, and version control systems (Git, Perforce)
7+ years of software development engineering experience
Bachelor's/Master's level degree in computer science or relevant engineering-related field or equivalent experience
Preferred
additional nice-to-have experience in the following areas: database engines (Microsoft SQL Server, Postgres, Aerospike, Vertica, Redis), building micro-services, operating systems and cloud, Kubernetes, Kafka
Benefits
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
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
Company
The Trade Desk
The Trade Desk is an online demand-side platform that provides buying tools for digital media buyers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
The Trade Desk has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (57)
2024 (49)
2023 (38)
2022 (39)
2021 (31)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$257.5MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementBridge BankHermes Growth Partners
2021-07-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-09-21IPO
2016-05-09Debt Financing· $125M
Leadership Team
Jeff Green
CEO
Mitch Waters
SVP - Southeast Asia, India, Australia & New Zealand
Recent News
2026-01-06
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