The Trade Desk

35 open positions

Open Positions (35)

Associate General Counsel, Commercial CTV & Advertising

chicago, Illinois | 1 weeks ago

The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with over 3,000 employees across more than 30 offices. The Trade Desk is a company that will invest in its employees’ professional development— as we grow, we want our employees to grow with us. Structure, draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including advertising agreements, license agreements, agreements relating to first impression global strategic initiatives, and CTV distribution agreements for the new Ventura streaming TV operating system.Work closely with the team building the Ventura streaming TV operating system to develop and bring to market cutting-edge technology and the world’s best content in a unique streaming TV OS that unlocks value for consumers, advertisers, publishers, and OEMs.Negotiate deals with the largest advertising agencies and brands in the world.Collaborate with key leaders on our Ventura, business development, client services, and finance teams to advise on complex legal matters and develop creative solutions to contribute to the overall success of the company.Continually improve our legal commercial processes to help us scale globally with a consistent but locally relevant approach and to help the company to move quickly and thoughtfully.Provide practical advice on legal issues and risks, complex agreement structures and company policies in a risk-tolerant, but compliance-oriented environment.Identify, research, analyze, and advise teams on a wide range of relevant legal topics (e.g., licensing, intellectual property, commercial, data security, and privacy law), issues, and risks.Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company globally.Who you are: The base salary range for this role is $151,080—$277,000 USDAs 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 accommodations@​thetradedesk.​com 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.

Full-Time

Senior Trading Specialist, Advertiser

chicago, Illinois | 1 weeks ago

The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with over 3,000 employees across more than 30 offices. The Trading Team works with Account Management and Business Development to provide strategic recommendations to retain clients and grow their business. 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. At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. Please reach out to us at accommodations@​thetradedesk.​com 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.

Full-Time

Senior Commercial Finance Analyst ( Deal Desk)

new-york, New York | Aug 26

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. When you work here, your impact is worldwide. The Trade Desk’s Global Commercial Finance team, part of the Finance organization, plays a critical role in supporting our sales teams by reviewing and advising on deal structures and pricing to ensure alignment with internal policies and strategic goals. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business5+ years of combined work experience in a deal desk desk function, accounting/finance, FP&A, or management consulting (Big 4 experience a plus)Understanding of the programmatic advertising landscape and revenue recognition principals a plus.Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate complex topics and modeling to a variety of stakeholders and company leadershipA proactive and strategic thinker who can manage multiple priorities and deadlines while working with a diverse cross-functional teamStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsProficient computer skills, with a focus on Microsoft ExcelDetail-oriented with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. 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.

Full-Time

Lead Associate Trading Director

new-york, New York | Aug 25

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. Oversee the health client relationships as a strategic advisor, guiding problem-solving discussions and providing best-in-class client services.Demonstrate the value of The Trade Desk to clients by providing innovative solutions that meet the clients’ needs and our business goals.Lead key agency client meetings in collaboration with business development and trading counterparts.Develop trusting and productive relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.Lead the development of portfolio-specific goals based on the company’s vision and values and responsible for tracking progress of portfolio goals on a regular basis.Become heavily involved in product development by identifying how to build product that provides solutions for our clients’ business objectives and serving as a liaison between our clients and our product team.Coach a team of Traders; overseeing their day-to-day management, motivating the team by setting clear expectations, developing career path plans, providing constructive feedback, and maintaining a high level of performance from the team to develop the next generation of leaders.Manage for team bandwidth, delivering a high-level of account support and reporting progress against goals to management.Communicate effectively with other functional leaders by solving business challenges together, identifying opportunities for growth, and collaborating to drive efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.WHO YOU ARE: Your duties will involve both managing relationships with clients and leading a team of Traders. 7+ years of relevant professional experience with at least 2 directly managing and developing a teamExperience in developing, nurturing and managing client relationships.Proven track record of driving revenue growth with large customer accounts.Strong management and leadership skills through a collaborative team approach.Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, executive team and industry groups.Execute (and coach others to execute) timely in fast-paced environment through effective time management and prioritization skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ambition to develop personally and nurture the development of others.Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.In accordance with various US state laws, the range provided is the Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package.

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Trading Specialist

new-york, New York | Aug 19

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. If you're fluent in both numbers and narratives, and you want your work to matter at scale, this is your role. 3-5 years of working experience in a data-driven role (programmatic, analytics, ad operations or similar)Bilingual fluency in Japanese & English — you'll work across languages daily with clients and internal teamsExcellent client facing & management experienceOutstanding troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, along with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environmentStrategic mindset with the ability to look for opportunities for improvements and changesStrong story-telling skillsAdvanced MS Excel / data visualization skillsStrong quantitative skills and the ability to draw insights from extremely large datasetsComfortable with ambiguity and energized by building new approaches in a fast-moving, high-growth environmentAdditional experience with SQL, R, Tableau or Python is a plusAs 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 accommodations@​thetradedesk.​com 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.

Full-Time

Sr Front-End Engineer - Campaign Experiences

new-york, New York | Aug 14

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. When you work here, your impact is worldwide. 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 productionDemonstrate a firm grasp of the entire software development lifecycleDrive complex changes involving multiple componentsDeliver quality changes, including automated tests, metrics, and monitoringCollaborate with team members to deliver featuresGuide and review changes to product features in line with 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 learningParticipate in and lead projects with a high level of technical ambiguityContribute to development of comprehensive success criteriaLead others through example, mentorship, teachingParticipate in hiring activitiesUse data to analyze and communicate the impact of your work on operational efficiencyWe are a global team with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 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:You are comfortable working on an agile, distributed team spanning multiple time zones and continents.You are able to communicate effectively across both technical and non-technical audiences.You have a solid understanding of computer science and engineering fundamentals.You are passionate about building beautiful and seamless user interfaces.You have love for, and desire to advance, the state of the art of technology.You are proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript.You have experience building enterprise level services.You have 7+ years of software development engineering experience.You have a Bachelor’s/Master’s level degree in computer science or relevant engineering-related field or equivalent experience. What is most important to us is what and how you can contribute, which is why our consideration is not limited by the level of education you have.You have additional nice-to-have experience in the following areas: languages/technology on the server-side (C#, Java, NodeJS, SQL), knowledge of front-end frameworks (React/Redux).A variety of technical opportunities 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.

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Sr Director, Chief of Staff

santa-rosa, California | Aug 2

You will serve as a trusted partner to the CMO, bringing structure to ambiguity, improving decision velocity, and building operating mechanisms that keep Marketing aligned, accountable, and connected to commercial impact. Partner with Marketing leadership and People teams on organizational design, talent planning, team effectiveness, change management, and business transformation. Who you are A senior operator with experience in marketing operations, business operations, strategy, consulting, program management, or a similar function within a complex, fast‑growing technology company. A strong communicator who can distill complex inputs into crisp narratives, executive‑ready materials, and clear decisions. Strong business judgment with the ability to connect Marketing priorities to company strategy, commercial impact, and operational execution.

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Marketplace Quality Director

new-york, New York | Aug 2

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. ), including contract reviews, capability assessments, and ongoing performance accountabilityStrong proficiency in writing complex SQL queriesStrong understanding of the programmatic advertising ecosystem, current trends and IAB initiatives related to supply quality and transparencyKnowledge of the anti-fraud and brand safety offerings of major advertising technology vendorsOutstanding ability to think critically and solve complex problems, “detective” level perseveranceAbility to continually make progress on long-term projects while also managing the day-to-day needs of a dynamic, rapidly growing businessSuperior ability to communicate to a variety of internal and external stakeholdersHighly organized and detail-orientedIntensely curious self-starter able to work independentlyExperience with JIRA, Excel, OpenRTB protocol and working with APIs to create, update and retrieve data#LI-JS1 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. 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. Please reach out to us at accommodations@​thetradedesk.​com 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.

Full-Time

Staff Product Manager, Infra Generalist

ventura, California | Jul 31

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. This role is central to advancing our efforts to build robust, adaptable systems that support a high-performance, global platform. As a Staff Product Manager on Infrastructure, you will spearhead the development and expansion of our global platform’s foundational technologies—including on-prem compute, robust storage solutions, and GPU architectures that drive high-performance workloads. By translating complex infrastructure needs into actionable strategies, you’ll deliver solutions that maximize reliability, performance, and efficiency—enabling our teams to build innovative products at scale. 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.

Full-Time

Manager, Security Engineering

ventura, California | Jul 29

The security of our customers’ data, the trust of our partners, and the velocity of our engineering teams all hinge on the strength of our application and platform security programs. Reporting within the Cybersecurity organization, this leader will contribute to the strategy, roadmap, and execution of TTD’s Security Engineering function — including the KPIs, maturity model, and executive-level reporting that demonstrate measurable improvement in our overall security posture over time. The right candidate brings deep application and platform security expertise, a track record of building and developing high-performing teams, a strong bias to action, and the ability to translate technical risk into business outcomes for engineering leaders, product leaders, and executives. Own and evolve The Trade Desk’s Security Engineering strategy, roadmap, and maturity model across both application and platform domains; define and report KPIs that demonstrate measurable improvement in security posture to senior leadership. 2+ years of experience leading and developing security engineering teams, including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and roadmap ownership.

Full-Time

Senior Commercial Counsel, CTV & Advertising

san-jose, California | Jul 28

The Trade Desk is seeking a qualified commercial transactions attorney in San Jose, California. This role involves negotiating and managing various commercial agreements, particularly in digital advertising.Ideal candidates have over 8 years of legal experience, a Juris doctorate, and strong negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $151,080 to $277,000, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and equity compensation.#J-18808-Ljbffr Skills: Advertising, Compensation and Benefits, Healthcare, Legal, Negotiation Skills About the Company: The Trade Desk

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Senior Stock Plan Administrator

ventura, California | Jul 28

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. This role will be responsible for assisting with the administration of TTD’s equity programs. 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. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range.

Full-Time

Analyst, FP&A

ventura, California | Jul 25

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. In this role, you will create financial reports to review with cross-functional leaders to help manage their budgets and refine forecasting. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field2+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accountingStrong Excel and financial modeling skillsSolid understanding of financial statements (including US GAAP) and forecasting conceptsStrong analytical mindset with high attention to detailStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environmentHighly organized and proactive with a willingness to learnStrong sense of ownership and proactivityExperience with Workday, Oracle EPM, or other financial systems 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. 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.

Full-Time

Senior Technical Content Designer (API)

ventura, California | Jul 17

As a Senior Technical Content Designer, you’ll architect and write technical content that partners and developers rely on to integrate successfully with our platform. 7+ years of technical writing or technical content design experience Proven experience documenting SDKs, RESTful APIs, and GraphQL APIs; writing integration guides and developer-facing content, including providing and maintaining code samples Experience working in a docs-as-code environment using Git, GitHub, GitLab, or similar tools Ability to work with Markdown, HTML, XML, CSS, or YAML to write, edit, and troubleshoot deliverables Familiarity with structured authoring principles: single sourcing, conditional content, content modeling, and writing for reuse Understanding of how well-structured, consistently written content performs better in AI-assisted search and retrieval—and the discipline to write that way by default Ability to evaluate documentation UX using established frameworks (such as heuristic evaluation, user journey analysis) and translate findings into actionable improvements Experience with or strong interest in content governance: establishing standards, ownership models, and scalability frameworks in multi-contributor environments Exceptional writing, editing, and critical thinking skills: you ask hard questions of SMEs, advocate for the reader, and can tell the difference between what’s technically accurate and what’s actually useful Familiarity with technical writing style guides and best practices (Microsoft Writing Style Guide, Google Developer Documentation Style Guide, or equivalent); experience applying or contributing to a team style guide Ability to develop cross-functional rapport with product managers, engineers, product marketing, account managers, and other stakeholders Ability to learn complex systems quickly and take responsibility for your assigned area Commitment to creating high-quality, accessible developer documentation experiences Experience in digital advertising technology and programmatic advertising concepts Familiarity with OpenAPI Specification and API testing tools (such as Postman) Experience with developer portal platforms, docs-as-code pipelines, or content platform architecture Familiarity with content-as-infrastructure thinking: content layering, workflow-oriented documentation, guided user journeys Experience designing or auditing documentation for i18n readiness; familiarity with localization workflows or frameworks Experience working with autogenerated API reference alongside authored narrative content

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Manager, Accounting

ventura, California | Jul 17

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. This role will manage a team of 5 and will own the accounting, close process, financial reporting, and disclosures related to leases and fixed assets. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college/university.7+ years of relevant accounting experience, including prior experience managing and developing a team.CPA preferred; audit experience with a public accounting firm is a plus.Deep technical accounting knowledge and demonstrated ability to research and apply complex accounting guidance (e.g., ASC 842, ASC 360) and clearly communicate conclusions; candidates with deep technical expertise in another specialty area, such as Tax, will also be considered.Experience with lease and/or fixed asset accounting at a multinational or public company strongly preferred.Comfortable partnering with accounting teams across different countries and regions and consolidating international activity into US GAAP reporting.Strong understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance, including Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.Proven people leader with experience hiring, coaching, and developing accounting staff.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical accounting matters to non-accounting stakeholders.Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel; experience with lease accounting software, fixed asset systems, and/or Oracle preferred.Based in, or willing to relocate to, Ventura, CA. 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. 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.

Full-Time

Brand Marketing Manager

los-angeles, California | Jun 29

Our Brand Marketing team drives the strategy and execution of integrated marketing efforts that strengthen awareness, consideration and adoption of The Trade Desk platform. Who you are: You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in brand marketing, integrated marketing, or related roles, with exposure and foundational knowledge to the ad tech landscape. 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. When you contact us, please include your preferred contact details and specify the nature of your accommodation request or questions.

Full-Time

Director, Client Service

denver, Colorado | May 22

If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges, we’d love to meet you. Bachelor’s degree or higher.Hands-on experience with TTD’s platform preferred.8+ years in programmatic advertising, digital media, or ad tech with strong exposure to partner/agency relationships; minimum 3+ years managing managers or large client-facing teams.Deep understanding of programmatic ecosystems, APIs, integrations, ad-serving, and campaign optimization workflows.Demonstrated success managing technical integrations or working closely with engineering/product teams.Strong analytical skills and comfort with metrics-driven decision-making (SQL, Excel, BI tools preferred).Excellent client-facing communication and executive presence; proven ability to influence senior partners and cross-functional stakeholders.Track record of hiring, coaching, and scaling high-performing teams. 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. At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. Please reach out to us at accommodations@​thetradedesk.​com 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.

Full-Time