Principal Technical Account Manager, Inventory

thetradedesk

New York

Posted Aug 20, 2026

Full-time
Technical Account Management

Job description

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. 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. By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide. The world’s brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly.

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. When you work here, your impact is worldwide. We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another. If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges, we’d love to meet you.

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. 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.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

WHAT WE DO:

Principal Technical Account Managers oversee integrations with inventory/publisher partners. The Principal TAM is responsible for the success of technical engagements across assigned partner integrations (both new and ongoing) by providing thought leadership on best practice implementations and technical guidance. They serve as senior liaisons between our partners and Engineering teams. This candidate isn't expected to build software but will leverage multiple technologies and tools to manage complex, custom integration projects. The Principal TAM is a solution oriented advisor who can understand and communicate advanced engineering concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and who evangelizes The Trade Desk's value proposition and technology to partners. Beyond serving as a technical advisor, this person identifies new opportunities where our products can better serve partners' businesses and helps set the technical direction for the team's approach to inventory partnerships.

SKILLS SUMMARY:

Strong acumen for technical account problem solving - including analytic, troubleshooting, and general problem solving abilities.
Coach - enjoys developing technical talent. Should have a passion for educating, training, and building the confidence of TAM team members to think critically about inventory integrations.
Great written and verbal communication skills - this candidate will interact with some of our company's largest inventory partners, providing timely, professional service while keeping projects on track, documenting client projects, and keeping the team updated on status.
Fast learner - candidate must be able to quickly grasp and explain new technical subjects. Must be curious, creative, and thorough.
Ability to influence people - superior partner relationship and account management skills, including the ability to influence and advocate for TTD's product and technology initiatives, even when it differs from what a partner initially proposed. Acts as a technical expert to consult partners toward the best solution.
Project management abilities - responsible for understanding department initiatives and executing them into actionable items across the team, managing long term (multi month) integrations, setting timelines, keeping stakeholders updated, and independently driving the process forward. Superb attention to detail required. Experience with a formal project management method is a plus.
Selfless team player - who works with deal makers and teams such Product, and Engineering to manage key technical relationships with inventory partners and derive maximum value from those partnerships. Must navigate and communicate across many different stakeholders and personalities.

Who you are:

8+ years of work experience in a technical client-facing role
3+ years of adtech or adjacent industry experience
Experience partnering with publishers, SSP's, or DSP's
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university
Experience with SQL, web technologies/web programming languages, and APIs
Demonstrable creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform in a fluid, fast-paced work environment
Experience working with clients, product, and engineering teams, with the ability to break down complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Proficient working knowledge of Excel, Office, and Outlook
Experience with digital advertising technology such as programmatic strongly preferred
Proficient in oRTB
CTV integration experience a plus

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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.

[LA JOBS ONLY] 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, Ordinance No. 184652.

[SF JOBS ONLY] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

In accordance with various US state laws, the range provided is the Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as variable compensation-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.

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

At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is

$113,500—$208,100 USD

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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