Senior Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain high-scale systems to assess, measure, and optimize supply quality across the programmatic ecosystem
• Develop solutions for deduplication, supply path analysis, and quality modeling
• Design and implement real-time decisioning tools that impact platform economics and advertiser outcomes
• Work with C# / .NET, Python, and SQL to build robust backend services and data pipelines
• Partner closely with product, data, and platform teams in an agile, distributed environment

Requirements

• 7+ years of software development or engineering experience
• Proficiency in C# / .NET
• Strong experience with distributed systems and data-heavy backend work
• Solid grasp of computer science and engineering fundamentals
• Experience working in an agile team environment
• Effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GraphQL or REST API design
• Knowledge of large-scale data processing frameworks like Apache Spark
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow
• Experience with Kubernetes, Kafka, or microservices architecture
• Proficiency with database engines like Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Aerospike, or Redis
• Experience using Python for data work or automation

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare including medical, dental, and vision (premiums paid in full for employees and dependents)
• Retirement benefits with 401k plan and company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and approximately 13 paid holidays per year
• Parental leave and well-being benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

About the Company

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, supporting trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide.