About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for students pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Data Science. You will work on projects that contribute to the company's platform, which processes over 1 trillion queries per day. Interns are expected to take ownership of their work while receiving one-on-one mentorship from experienced engineers.
What you'll do#
- Own and ship a meaningful project from start to finish.
- Design, plan, and implement technical projects independently.
- Collaborate with a globally connected team of engineers and fellow interns.
- Work with new technologies across a wide spectrum of computer science, including distributed systems, petabyte-scale data processing, machine learning, and UI/UX.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program with an expected graduation date between Autumn 2027 and Summer 2028.
- Fluency in one or more modern object-oriented programming languages.
- A firm grasp of basic data structures and algorithmic techniques.
- Ability to act as a self-directed learner.
Location & details#
- Locations: Bellevue, WA; Boulder, CO; Denver, CO; Irvine, CA; New York, NY; Seattle, WA.
- Modality: On-site (required to be in the office 3 days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).
- Term: Rolling.
- Note: Please submit only one application for a single location, as you will be considered for all available locations.
About The Trade Desk
The Trade Desk operates an independent media buying platform for the open internet. Founded in 2009, the company provides tools for brands to manage digital advertising across channels like streaming TV, audio, and podcasts. It is a public company with 4,775 employees. The firm maintains its headquarters in Ventura, California, and operates offices in several countries.
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