Senior Staff Backend Engineer - Data Platform (London)
Summary
Lead backend engineering for a high-traffic adtech data platform, designing and scaling core services in C#/.NET and SQL while mentoring engineers and shaping technical direction.
The Trade Desk is a global technology company in London seeking a Lead Staff Software Engineer to own backend systems for a high-traffic data platform. You will design, build, and operate core services, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to drive technical direction in a fast-paced environment.
You will lead a growing engineering effort, run 1:1s, and participate in hiring to grow the London team. Strong experience with C#/.NET, SQL, and API design is highly valued.