Staff Software Engineer - User Trail
Core
Setting technical direction for the analytics and observability platform that captures user interactions (page views, clicks) across The Trade Desk's core web applications to power product analytics and an AI-powered internal investigation tool.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Data Platform & Observability)
Builds
Self-service analytics tools, dashboards, and an AI-powered internal data investigation assistant.
Domain
Digital Advertising Technology / Data Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Backend services architecture, Data-intensive systems design, Event pipeline engineering, Technical strategy & direction setting, Cross-functional influence, Mentorship & knowledge sharing, ROI-driven decision making, Complex problem solving across multiple systems
Preferred skills
SDK development, Data warehouse/lakehouse platforms, AI tool integration
Technologies
Event pipelines, Data warehouse/lakehouse platforms, AI tools
Responsibilities
Define technical direction for unlocking data access across the company, Solve complex multi-layered problems spanning multiple platform areas, Anticipate scaling needs for growing data dependencies, Drive improvements in team tooling and processes, Influence decision-making with ROI-driven perspectives, Partner with business and product teams to shape data capabilities
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic scope
