Senior Data Engineer: Build Scalable, Trusted Pipelines

The Trade Desk; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 124,900 - 228,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) plan with company match

Parental leave

Sick time

Vacation time up to 160 hours

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

The Trade Desk is seeking a Senior Software Engineer-Data Engineer to lead the design and operation of complex data pipelines. This hands-on role requires expertise in tools such as Snowflake and Databricks, along with strong SQL skills. Responsibilities include building ETL/ELT pipelines, driving data warehouse design, and mentoring junior engineers. The position includes a competitive salary range of $124,900 – $228,900 USD, comprehensive benefits, and an emphasis on collaborative work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of professional experience in software or data engineering.
• Strong expertise in SQL and data modeling for analytics and reporting.
• Experience with data quality and operational support.

Responsibilities

• Own complex data pipelines end to end.
• Drive data modeling and warehouse design.
• Collaborate deeply with stakeholders to translate needs into data solutions.

Skills

SQL and data modeling

ETL/ELT pipelines

Python

Snowflake or Databricks

Collaborative communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Airflow

Git

Job description

The Trade Desk is seeking a Senior Software Engineer-Data Engineer to lead the design and operation of complex data pipelines. This hands-on role requires expertise in tools such as Snowflake and Databricks, along with strong SQL skills. Responsibilities include building ETL/ELT pipelines, driving data warehouse design, and mentoring junior engineers. The position includes a competitive salary range of $124,900 – $228,900 USD, comprehensive benefits, and an emphasis on collaborative work with cross-functional teams.