Software Engineer (Java, C++)

About The Company The Trade Desk is a leading global technology company specializing in digital advertising solutions. With nearly 4,000 employees across more than 30 offices worldwide, we provide an independent platform that empowers advertisers to reach their target audiences effectively across the open internet. Our platform supports a diverse range of digital channels, including streaming TV, podcasts, mobile applications, news outlets, and more. We are committed to making advertising more transparent, effective, and responsible, thereby supporting trusted journalism, high-quality entertainment, and creators around the globe. Our innovative technology handles massive datasets in real-time and operates reliably on a global scale, presenting unique technical challenges that drive continuous innovation. At The Trade Desk, we foster a culture of diversity, curiosity, and collaboration, encouraging our teams to learn from one another and solve meaningful challenges with a worldwide impact. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Platform Engineer to join our User Trail team. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping the technical direction of our analytics and observability platform, which captures how users interact with our products through events like page views, clicks, and other interactions. Your expertise will help expand the platform’s capabilities, enabling broader self-service access, enhancing data exploration tools, and supporting AI-powered solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including support, trading, business, and product teams, to ensure the platform scales effectively as more teams depend on our data. Your work will directly impact how the company leverages data to make informed decisions, improve products, and serve clients better. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence technical strategies and develop innovative solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Qualifications 11+ years of professional software development or engineering experience.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.Deep expertise in backend services and data-intensive systems, such as event pipelines, data warehouses, lakehouses, or SDK development.Proven track record of solving complex, ambiguous technical problems end-to-end.Strong understanding of technical tradeoffs and ability to communicate ROI-driven decisions.Experience leading or influencing technical direction across multiple platform components.Ability to mentor and guide other engineers, fostering growth and technical excellence.Comfort with learning new technologies quickly and applying them to solve complex problems.Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a focus on cross-team partnerships. Responsibilities Define and implement the technical vision for unlocking and scaling data access across the company, including self-service tools and AI-powered platforms.Address complex technical challenges that span multiple systems, making informed tradeoffs to balance access, investment, and performance.Anticipate future scaling needs and proactively plan for platform growth and robustness.Identify opportunities to improve team workflows, tooling, and quality practices to enhance overall efficiency and output.Influence product and platform development by providing ROI-focused technical guidance and strategic input.Develop deep expertise across various platform components and serve as a resource for other engineers and teams.Collaborate closely with data consumers and platform builders to shape feature development and data exposure strategies.Promote a culture of diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning within the engineering team. Benefits Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.Access to cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.Flexible work arrangements and supportive work environment.Inclusive culture that values diversity and collaboration.Paid time off and wellness programs to support work-life balance. Equal Opportunity The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on 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 protected characteristic under applicable law. We believe that diverse perspectives foster innovation and excellence, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our team. All information shared will be handled confidentially and used solely to assist with accessibility needs.