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
This specialized role is within the Technology operations group of The Trade Desk’s Engineering. This group is focused on delivering world-class solutions for Enterprise needs within The Trade Desk.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer II - Data Engineer to join our growing data team. In this mid-level role, you will be instrumental in developing, building, and maintaining the data pipelines and architecture that enable our organization to turn raw data into actionable insights. You will work on complex data problems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help ensure the reliability, efficiency, and quality of our data systems.
What you’ll do:
- Data Pipeline Development: Design, build, and optimize scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for both batch and real-time data processing from disparate sources.
- Infrastructure Management: Assist in the design and implementation of data storage solutions, including data warehouses and data lakes (e.g., Snowflake, S3, Spark), ensuring they are optimized for performance and cost efficiency.
- Data Quality and Governance: Implement data quality checks, monitor data pipeline performance, and troubleshoot issues to ensure data accuracy, reliability, and security, adhering to compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
- Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, data scientists, business intelligence analysts, and other software engineers to understand data requirements and deliver robust solutions.
- Automation and Optimization: Automate data engineering workflows using orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, Dagster, Azure Data Factory) and implement internal process improvements for greater scalability.
- Mentorship: Participate in code reviews and provide guidance or mentorship to junior team members on best practices and technical skills.
- Documentation: Produce comprehensive and usable documentation for datasets, data models, and pipelines to ensure transparency and knowledge sharing across teams.
Who you are:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Masters degree preferred.
- 4+ years of experience in a Data engineering role and have a broad understanding of Data Modeling, SQL, OLAP, and ETL required. Experience working with data pipelines including data modeling at petabyte scale is a bonus.
- 4+ years of experience working with multiple database platforms by designing and implementing data and analytics solutions using technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, Vertica, SQL Server, andMySQL required.
- 4+ years of experience required in one or more programming languages,particularly SQL. Proficiency in the following programming languages also required: PL/SQL, Python, C#, Scala or Java.
- Experience with workflow technologies like Spark, Airflow, Glue, Prefect or Dagster required
- Experience with version control systems, specifically Git required.
- Familiarity with DevOps best practices and automation of processes like building, configuration, deployment, documentation, testing, and monitoring.
- Understanding BI and reporting platforms required, awareness of industry trends in the BI/reporting space, and how it can apply to an organization’s product strategies.
- AdTech industry and its trends preferred.
- Experience with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes preferred.
- Familiarity with data modeling and data warehousing concepts preferred.
- Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and how models work.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- A proactive and continuous learning mindset.
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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.
CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC 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
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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What We Do
The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. Our mission is to transform media for the benefit of humankind. Our media-buying platform helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers — and sets a new standard for reach, accuracy, and transparency.
Why Work With Us
With up to 11 million queries per second and SLAs in the milliseconds, we’re tackling data and software
challenges at massive scale. While we’re growing fast, investing in our value based company culture remains one of our top priorities. If you’re talented, driven, and hungry to bring something entirely new and wildly ambitious, let's talk.
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