Software Engineer I

The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 employees across more than 30 offices. Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet — from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more. Advertising powers the content people love. By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide. The world’s brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly. The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges — from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale. When you work here, your impact is worldwide. We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another. If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges, we’d love to meet you. Job Title Software Engineer I Location 400 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 550, Irvine, CA 92618 Telecommuting Telecommuting permitted: work may be performed within normal commuting distance from The Trade Desk, Inc. office in Irvine, CA. Responsibilities Implement full stack software solutions utilizing relational and high-performance databases, back-end application development and API design, modern JavaScript frameworks and component-based UI architectures, and deployment and operation in cloud-based, containerized environments. Act as a company-wide subject matter expert on measurement solutions, including conversion lift, third party conversion lift, carrier activation indicator, new devices indicator, inferred brand intent, and campaign reporting and attribution. Proactively monitor deployed solutions for bugs, performance concerns, and feedback using tools like NewRelic, Sumologic, and Grafana to ensure maximum operational excellence and user satisfaction. Include automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests in the delivery of all solutions to prevent regressions and accelerate team's development velocity. Design complex database tables, GraphQL schemas, and client access patterns to satisfy product requirements and address scalability concerns. Identify and lead implementation of new measurement solutions that can be built on top of The Trade Desk’s infrastructure and substantial data. Collaborate with product managers and designers using tools like Figma to influence project directions and general user experiences. Track project progress using tools like Jira to facilitate roadmap discussions with product managers. Salary $137,600 - $206,400 / year Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (U.S. or foreign equivalent). Working knowledge of SQL databases. Object‑oriented programming experience. API design proficiency. JavaScript and UI framework experience. Cloud infrastructure knowledge. Benefits Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents; retirement benefits such as a 401(k) plan and company match; short- and long-term disability coverage; basic life insurance; well-being benefits; tuition expense reimbursement; parental leave; sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked; vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours in the first year and 160 hours thereafter; and approximately 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through the 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. Please reach out to us at View email address on click.appcast.io to request an accommodation or discuss any accessibility needs you may require to access our Company Website or navigate any part of the hiring process. When you contact us, please include your preferred contact details and specify the nature of your accommodation request or questions. Any information you share will be handled confidentially and will not impact our hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr