The Trade Desk is a global technology company with a mission to create a better, more open internet for everyone through principled, intelligent advertising. Handling over 1 trillion queries per day, our platform operates at an unprecedented scale. We have also built something even stronger and more valuable: an award-winning culture based on trust, ownership, empathy, and collaboration. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.Do you have a passion for solving hard problems at scale? Are you eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team where your contributions will make a meaningful difference in building a better media ecosystem? Come and see why Fortune magazine consistently ranks The Trade Desk among the best small-medium-sized workplaces globally.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 support full lifecycle development of Kubernetes infrastructure Understand infrastructure concepts: DNS, PKI, AuthN/AuthZ Understand containers, immutable infrastructure, cloud native design principles Familiar with configuration management tools: Chef, Ansible, Terraform Drive complex changes involving multiple components across multiple teams Deliver quality changes, including automated tests, metrics, and monitoring Guide and review changes to Kubernetes infrastructure in line with product roadmaps, consult with teams regarding Kubernetes functionality Build components and processes that are used by others Work in a distributed system environment Understand the business objectives behind the Kubernetes environment Participate in and lead projects with high levels of technical ambiguity Contribute to development of comprehensive success criteria Lead others through example, mentorship, teaching Participate in hiring activities Who you are:We take pride in our engineers being trust-builders, generous givers, scrappy problem solvers, and gritty pursuers of excellence. While we make sure we have fun together, our culture is much deeper than just that. 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 continentsYou can communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiencesYou have a solid understanding of computer science, engineering, and infrastructure fundamentalsYou have experience working with distributed systemsYou are proficient in one or more of the following programming languages: JavaScript, Typescript, Python, GoYou have some knowledge of software development code editors (Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Rider) and version control systems (Git, Perforce)You have a Bachelor/Master level degree in computer science or relevant experience (approximately 7 years). 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: database engines (Microsoft SQL Server, Postgres, Aerospike, Vertica, Redis), building micro-services, operating systems and cloud, Kubernetes, KafkaA variety of technical opportunities is one of the best things about working at The Trade Desk. We do not expect you to know every technology we use when you start. What we care about is that you can learn quickly and find solutions to complex problems using good tools and good decision-making.#LI-AD1Our Compensation and Benefits (for NY, CO, CA, and WA residents only)At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is$133,700 -$245,100In accordance with NY, CO, CA, and WA law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. 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. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as sales-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. 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. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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 status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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