Sr Forward Deployed Engineer - AI Enablement

The Trade Desk; New York (NY); On-site; USD 124,900 - 228,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock-based compensation

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Generous vacation and holiday policy

Job summary

The Trade Desk is seeking an experienced software engineer to join their team developing internal AI solutions. You will work with large language models and platforms like Microsoft Copilot to enhance productivity and streamline workflows.

The ideal candidate has 8-10+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in Python, and knowledge of LLM orchestration frameworks. The role offers a competitive salary range of $124,900 – $228,900 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of software engineering experience, including 1-2+ years with AI-powered systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for scalable deployments.
• Hands-on experience with LLM APIs and prompt engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy intelligent agentic systems using LLMs and enterprise data.
• Develop Retrieval-Augmented Generation applications delivering contextual insights.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to a culture of innovation and learning.

Skills

Python

C#

SQL

TypeScript/React

AI enablement

Data ingestion and transformation

LLM orchestration frameworks

Collaborative communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

LangChain

LlamaIndex

Semantic Kernel

Azure AI Search

Vector databases

Job description

You’ll join a software engineering team building internal AI solutions that support teams across The Trade Desk. We leverage large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, agentic systems, and enterprise platforms like Microsoft Copilot and Anthropic Claude to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and reduce operational friction.

What you’ll do

• Design and deploy intelligent agentic systems that integrate large language models (LLMs) with enterprise data, tools, and workflows using frameworks like LangChain, LlamaIndex, and Semantic Kernel.
• Develop Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications using tools like Azure AI Search, vector databases, and secure enterprise connectors to deliver contextual insights.
• Build and deploy agents using Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Anthropic Claude, and similar platforms to help teams operationalize solutions within enterprise guardrails.
• Build and iterate on conversational agents that solve real-world problems, meet stakeholder needs, and deliver measurable business value.
• Deliver high-impact features by collaborating across teams, leading through ambiguity, and aligning technical solutions with business goals.
• Drive quality and performance through automated testing, monitoring, and data-driven evaluation of success criteria, user adoption, and operational efficiency.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning.

Who you are

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree in computer science or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience.
• You have 8-10+ years of software engineering experience, including 1-2+ years working on AI-powered systems or products.
• You are proficient in Python and comfortable with additional languages such as C#, SQL, or TypeScript/React.
• You are excited about AI enablement, including helping teams adopt platforms like Microsoft Copilot and Anthropic Claude and building agents.
• You have a good foundational knowledge of or hands‑on experience with LLM orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel) and prompt engineering using LLM APIs.
• You have experience productionizing applications and implementing CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable, scalable deployments.
• You are skilled in data ingestion and transformation using APIs, ETL pipelines, and connectors, and familiar with vector databases and retrieval strategies.
• You communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences and thrive in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment.
• You are a fast learner who adapts quickly to new technologies and solves complex problems with creativity and pragmatism.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: 124,900 – 228,900 USD.
• Potential stock-based compensation, variable incentives, commissions, and the opportunity to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) plan with company match, short- and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and well‑being benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time up to 120 hours in the first year and 160 thereafter, and about 13 paid holidays per year.

The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid if a candidate is hired through a recruiter without an agreement; such resumes are 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.

The Trade Desk will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Please reach out to us at [e-mail] to request an accommodation or discuss any accessibility needs you may require to access our Company Website or navigate any part of the hiring process. Any information you share will be handled confidentially and will not impact our hiring decisions.