Full-Time

Data Scientist II-Audience Team

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The Trade Desk

The Trade Desk

1,001-5,000 employees

Demand-side platform for digital advertising

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$102.4k - $187.7kAnnually

+ Stock-based compensation + Sales-based incentives + Commissions

Mid

New York, NY, USA

Candidates must be residents of NY, CO, CA, and WA.

Category
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
Tensorflow
R
Pytorch
Apache Spark
SQL
Java
Scala
Databricks
Requirements
  • BS/MS with 4+ years or a PhD with 2+ years of experience working in a DS or ML role that involves bringing products from ideation to production.
  • Experience in deep learning, TensorFlow/PyTorch preferred.
  • The ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders, making architecture recommendations, ensuring effective execution, and measuring quality of outcomes.
  • Experience running heavy workloads on a distributed computing cluster (especially EMR or Databricks), leveraging technologies like Spark to work with large datasets is preferred.
  • Proficient in at least two of: R, Python, Scala, Java, or Expert at one of those. Strong SQL skills.
  • Proficient in software engineering concepts like containerization and version control is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Developing models that recommend better bidding opportunities, custom audience creation etc. by leveraging embedding solutions and other advanced techniques.
  • Participate actively in all aspects of designing, researching, building, and delivering data-focused products for clients and traders.
  • Understanding business requirements and delivering swift, high-quality deliverables, encompassing model development, optimization, and dashboard for ongoing model metrics monitoring.
  • Advocating for and driving improvements not just to what the team produces, but also the ways in which the team works.

The Trade Desk provides a demand-side platform (DSP) that allows advertisers to purchase digital advertising space automatically across various channels, including display, social media, and connected TV. The platform uses real-time bidding (RTB) to facilitate live auctions for ad impressions, giving clients the ability to optimize their campaigns effectively. What sets The Trade Desk apart is its focus on transparency in measurement and reporting, enabling advertisers to see the performance of their campaigns clearly. The company's goal is to empower advertisers to make informed decisions and achieve better results with their ad spending.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$318.6M

Headquarters

Ventura, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

30%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The Trade Desk's innovative technologies like UID2 and OpenPath position it as a leader in the evolving digital advertising ecosystem.
  • Strategic partnerships with major players like Fox and LG Ad Solutions expand The Trade Desk's reach and influence in the market.
  • The company's focus on privacy-conscious solutions aligns with global regulatory trends, potentially attracting more clients concerned with data privacy.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape includes giants like Google and Amazon, which could impact The Trade Desk's market share.
  • The reliance on partnerships for technology integration may pose risks if these partnerships falter or if partners develop competing solutions.

What makes The Trade Desk unique

  • The Trade Desk's Unified ID 2.0 (UID2) offers a privacy-conscious alternative to third-party cookies, setting it apart in the digital advertising landscape.
  • Their platform's transparency in measurement and reporting provides clients with unparalleled insights into campaign performance, unlike many competitors.
  • The Trade Desk's extensive partnerships, such as with Fox and Hightouch, enhance its capabilities in audience targeting and campaign measurement across multiple channels.

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