What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Data Scientist I (2025 Start) position at The Trade Desk, Inc.?
Please apply a single time, for only one location in North America for the Data Scientist I position. We will consider you for ALL locations with a single application.
Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.
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- to medium-sized workplaces globally.
What you'll do :
Depending on your expertise and interests, you will be placed on one of two Data Scientist teams :
Forecasting (Bellevue, WA) : This role is responsible for the research and application of forecasting models to support planning and recommendation related products across the platform. Accurate forecasting is critical for us to give timely feedback on user selection in audience, inventory, and other campaign setups. Our forecasting model uses deep learning models to capture the massive signals used in execution.
The main job directions include :
- Develop ML / deep learning based forecasting models to support pre-flight and mid-flight forecasting implementations, including signal collection, feature construction, model evaluation and monitoring.
- Collaborate with engineers on signal collection pipeline, model deployment, and monitoring.
- Collaborate with downstream teams to understand their forecasting needs and design appropriate models.
- Design success metrics and explore campaign reporting data.
- Use data to drive iterative model improvement.
Inventory (Denver, CO) : In this role, you will work with Data Scientists, Engineers, and Product Managers to develop products that give advertisers access to high-quality impressions across web, Connected TV, audio, and other channels. Our efforts enhance the curation and selection process by surfacing the most relevant and performant inventory choices to our users.
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Note : Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement, or parental leave.
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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