Full-Time

Staff User Researcher

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The Trade Desk

The Trade Desk

1,001-5,000 employees

Demand-side platform for digital advertising

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$149.9k - $214.9kAnnually

+ Stock-based Compensation + Sales-based Incentives + Commissions

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

This position is specifically for San Francisco, CA.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Data Analysis

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 6+ years of experience as a user researcher at a technology company
  • Expertise using a variety of research approaches to answer business questions and impact product strategy
  • Ability to develop roadmaps for tactical and long-term research initiatives
  • Experience translating business questions into research objectives and devising research plans
  • Detail-oriented, rigorous, and holistic in analysis and synthesis of qualitative research
  • Strong storytelling skills to communicate research findings effectively
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Up-to-date with user research trends, best practices, technologies, and tools
Responsibilities
  • Shape the user-centered and data-driven product experience
  • Inform the product design process with qualitative and quantitative data
  • Work with stakeholders to develop research roadmaps
  • Translate business questions into research objectives and devise research plans
  • Execute research in a fast-paced environment
  • Guide other researchers on research methodology, analysis, and communication of results
  • Deliver research findings to engage stakeholders and diverse audiences
Desired Qualifications
  • Research experience in B2B and advertising tech

The Trade Desk operates a demand-side platform (DSP) that enables advertisers to buy digital advertising space automatically. Clients, including advertising agencies and direct advertisers, use this platform to manage and optimize their campaigns across various channels like display, social media, mobile, video, and connected TV. The platform utilizes real-time bidding (RTB), allowing advertisers to purchase ad impressions through live auctions that occur as web pages load. The Trade Desk distinguishes itself from competitors by providing advanced technology and data analytics, ensuring transparency in campaign measurement and reporting. This transparency allows clients to see how their ads perform and make informed decisions on their ad spending. The company's goal is to empower advertisers to achieve better results through optimized ad campaigns, while generating revenue through platform usage fees and additional services like consulting.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$80.3M

Headquarters

Ventura, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Ezoic enhances first-party data utilization as third-party cookies phase out.
  • Acquisition of Sincera boosts data analytics capabilities for better advertiser insights.
  • Development of Ventura OS aims to capture the growing connected TV advertising market.

What critics are saying

  • Integration of Sincera may disrupt operations or fail to deliver expected synergies.
  • Partnership with Ezoic could face privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny.
  • Ventura OS may face competitive pressures from established players like Roku and Vizio.

What makes The Trade Desk unique

  • The Trade Desk offers a self-service platform for data-driven digital advertising campaigns.
  • It provides transparency in measurement and reporting for ad campaign performance.
  • The company is a leader in real-time bidding and connected TV advertising.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan