The Trade Desk · 1 day ago
Sr Software Engineer - AI
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $229K/yr
8+ years expThe Trade Desk is a global technology company focused on creating a better internet through intelligent advertising. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in AI to design and deploy intelligent systems that integrate large language models and enhance productivity across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Design and deploy intelligent agentic systems that integrate large language models (LLMs) with enterprise data, tools, and workflows using frameworks like LangChain, LlamaIndex, and Semantic Kernel
Develop Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications using tools like Azure AI Search, vector databases, and secure enterprise connectors to deliver contextual insights
Build and iterate on conversational agents that solve real-world problems, meet stakeholder needs, and deliver measurable business value
Deliver high-impact features by collaborating across teams, leading through ambiguity, and aligning technical solutions with business goals
Drive quality and performance through automated testing, monitoring, and data-driven evaluation of success criteria, user adoption, and operational efficiency
Mentor teammates and contribute to a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's/Master's level degree in computer science or relevant engineering-related field or equivalent experience
8-10+ years of software engineering experience, including 1-2+ years working on AI-powered systems or products
Proficient in Python and comfortable with additional languages such as C#, SQL, or TypeScript/React
Good foundational knowledge of or hands-on experience with LLM orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel) and prompt engineering using LLM APIs
Experience productionizing applications and implementing CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable, scalable deployments
Skilled in data ingestion and transformation using APIs, ETL pipelines, and connectors, and familiar with vector databases and retrieval strategies
Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences and thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
Fast learner who adapts quickly to new technologies and solves complex problems with creativity and pragmatism
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
The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package
Company
The Trade Desk
The Trade Desk is an online demand-side platform that provides buying tools for digital media buyers.
1001-5000 employees
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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
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