The Trade Desk
Lead Principal Technical Account Manager
New York · Principal · Full-time
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About the role
- Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet - from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more.
- Advertising powers the content people love.
Responsibilities
- By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide.
- The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges - from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale.
- The Lead Principal Technical Account Manager will lead several of our most strategic agency and political engagements while managing a small team of TAMs.
Requirements
- When you work here, your impact is worldwide.
- 8+ years of work experience in a technical client-facing role
- people management experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience with SQL, web technologies/web programming languages, and APIs is strongly preferred
- experience with AI/ML tooling or familiarity with agentic platforms is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fluid, fast-paced environment - political clients in particular move on election-cycle timelines.
- Experience working with clients, product, and engineering teams - with the ability to break down complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience with digital advertising technology, agency relationships, and measurement/analytics tools (e.g., MMM, MTA, incrementality)
- agency and political ad tech experience is a major plus.
- The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired
- such resumes will be deemed 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.
Skills
- Deep curiosity and working knowledge of AI, agentic workflows, and emerging standards such as Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Quickly grasp new technical subjects and explain them clearly to others.
- Proficient working knowledge of Excel, Office, and Outlook is a must.
- Demonstrable creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Compensation
- In accordance with various US state laws, the range provided is the Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role.
Company info
- The Lead Principal Technical Account Manager will lead several of our most strategic agency and political engagements while managing a small team of TAMs. This is a player-coach role: you'll own the technical relationship on high-visibility accounts while developing the people around you. This individual plays a critical role in translating company initiatives through streamlined technical operations. We are looking to hire someone who understands web technology, measurement frameworks, and emerging AI and agentic technologies, learns fast, and is not afraid of complexity. You are comfortable leading high-visibility projects, coaching a dynamic group of TAMs, and setting the standard for technical excellence across the team.
- Client & Portfolio Leadership
- The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world's leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 employees across more than 30 offices.
- The world's brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly.
- We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another.
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