The Trade Desk
Staff Software Engineer
The Trade Desk, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
The Trade Desk is a global technology company with a mission to create a better, more open internet for everyone through principled, intelligent advertising. Handling over 1 trillion queries per day, our platform operates at an unprecedented scale. We have also built something even stronger and more valuable: an award-winning culture based on trust, ownership, empathy, and collaboration. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Do you have a passion for solving hard problems at scale? Are you eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team where your contributions will make a meaningful difference in building a better media ecosystem? Come and see why Fortune magazine consistently ranks The Trade Desk among the best small- to medium-sized workplaces globally.
What We Do
At The Trade Desk we believe in building the backend infrastructure of our platform with a focus on quality at scale. This means whether we are building parts of our client-facing applications or internal custom solutions for our own employees, we are making sure that we have infrastructure, development, and tools to do it right and efficiently.Our system runs all day, every day serving global traffic. We build a distributed system that processes a trillion queries per day. We work in a highly collaborative environment, utilizing a broad range of technologies; .Net, gRPC, REST, Docker, Kafka, and SQL Server. There are algorithmic, optimization and scale challenges in everything we do. We have a culture of delivering high quality and high performing product, shipping on a fast pace, using agile methodologies.
What you’ll do:
Some of the work that you will be doing to help us deliver on our mission is:Design, build, deliver and own full lifecycle development software from inception to productionOwn and drive large initiatives, including planning and organizing workDrive complex changes involving multiple componentsDeliver quality changes, including automated tests, metrics and monitoringCollaborate with team members to deliver featuresDevelop product roadmapsImplement and maintain product featuresBuild components and processes that are regularly used by othersBuild execution plans incorporating user data, observations and market insightValidate changes to ensure high quality product releasesWork in a distributed system environmentUnderstand the business objectives behind the codeUnderstand system architecture fundamentals through self-directed learningLead projects with a high degree of technical ambiguityContribute to development of comprehensive success criteriaLead others through example, mentorship, teaching, and/or participation hiring activitiesUse data to analyze and communicate the impact of your work on operational efficiencyDemonstrate a consistent approach to assessing employee contributionsProvide effective feedbackParticipate in multiple stages of hiring processUse data driven analysis to understand their team’s performance
We are a global team with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. To complement this team, you will welcome ideas that are different from your own and be well-versed in building from common ground to value, seek out, and foster invisible and visible dimensions of diversity.
Who you are:
Our culture is much deeper than just having fun together (though, we do that well too...). We take pride in our engineers being trust-builders, generous givers, scrappy problem solvers, and gritty pursuers of excellence. You do not have to meet all the requirements below, but we believe that people who meet most of them will have a higher likelihood of succeeding in this role:Proficiency in one or more languages: C#, Java, C, C++, python, SQLKnowledge of Software development code editors (Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Rider)Version control systems (Git, Perforce)Data ProcessingSeven plus years software development experienceSolid understanding of computer science fundamentalsDistributed systems experienceTrack record of leading and completing projects with a high degree of technical ambiguityTrack record of contributing to professional growth of peers
Variety of technical opportunity is one of the best things about working at The Trade Desk as a software engineer which is why we do not expect you to know every technology we use when you start. What we care about is that you can learn quickly and find solutions to complex problems using the optimum tools for the job. What you know is less important than how well you learn and innovate. We don't need engineers who know all the answers; we need engineers who can invent the answers no one has thought of yet, to the questions yet to be asked.
The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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 status protected under federal, state, or local law.
[LA JOBS ONLY]
The Trade Desk will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652.[SF JOBS ONLY]
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
NY, CO, CA, and WA residents only:
In accordance with NY, CO, CA, and WA law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. 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 sales-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include 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, and 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. Click here to learn more.
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. The base salary range for this role is $136,300—$249,900 USD.
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Do you have a passion for solving hard problems at scale? Are you eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team where your contributions will make a meaningful difference in building a better media ecosystem? Come and see why Fortune magazine consistently ranks The Trade Desk among the best small- to medium-sized workplaces globally.
What We Do
At The Trade Desk we believe in building the backend infrastructure of our platform with a focus on quality at scale. This means whether we are building parts of our client-facing applications or internal custom solutions for our own employees, we are making sure that we have infrastructure, development, and tools to do it right and efficiently.Our system runs all day, every day serving global traffic. We build a distributed system that processes a trillion queries per day. We work in a highly collaborative environment, utilizing a broad range of technologies; .Net, gRPC, REST, Docker, Kafka, and SQL Server. There are algorithmic, optimization and scale challenges in everything we do. We have a culture of delivering high quality and high performing product, shipping on a fast pace, using agile methodologies.
What you’ll do:
Some of the work that you will be doing to help us deliver on our mission is:Design, build, deliver and own full lifecycle development software from inception to productionOwn and drive large initiatives, including planning and organizing workDrive complex changes involving multiple componentsDeliver quality changes, including automated tests, metrics and monitoringCollaborate with team members to deliver featuresDevelop product roadmapsImplement and maintain product featuresBuild components and processes that are regularly used by othersBuild execution plans incorporating user data, observations and market insightValidate changes to ensure high quality product releasesWork in a distributed system environmentUnderstand the business objectives behind the codeUnderstand system architecture fundamentals through self-directed learningLead projects with a high degree of technical ambiguityContribute to development of comprehensive success criteriaLead others through example, mentorship, teaching, and/or participation hiring activitiesUse data to analyze and communicate the impact of your work on operational efficiencyDemonstrate a consistent approach to assessing employee contributionsProvide effective feedbackParticipate in multiple stages of hiring processUse data driven analysis to understand their team’s performance
We are a global team with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. To complement this team, you will welcome ideas that are different from your own and be well-versed in building from common ground to value, seek out, and foster invisible and visible dimensions of diversity.
Who you are:
Our culture is much deeper than just having fun together (though, we do that well too...). We take pride in our engineers being trust-builders, generous givers, scrappy problem solvers, and gritty pursuers of excellence. You do not have to meet all the requirements below, but we believe that people who meet most of them will have a higher likelihood of succeeding in this role:Proficiency in one or more languages: C#, Java, C, C++, python, SQLKnowledge of Software development code editors (Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Rider)Version control systems (Git, Perforce)Data ProcessingSeven plus years software development experienceSolid understanding of computer science fundamentalsDistributed systems experienceTrack record of leading and completing projects with a high degree of technical ambiguityTrack record of contributing to professional growth of peers
Variety of technical opportunity is one of the best things about working at The Trade Desk as a software engineer which is why we do not expect you to know every technology we use when you start. What we care about is that you can learn quickly and find solutions to complex problems using the optimum tools for the job. What you know is less important than how well you learn and innovate. We don't need engineers who know all the answers; we need engineers who can invent the answers no one has thought of yet, to the questions yet to be asked.
The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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 status protected under federal, state, or local law.
[LA JOBS ONLY]
The Trade Desk will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652.[SF JOBS ONLY]
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
NY, CO, CA, and WA residents only:
In accordance with NY, CO, CA, and WA law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. 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 sales-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include 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, and 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. Click here to learn more.
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. The base salary range for this role is $136,300—$249,900 USD.
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