The Trade Desk is seeking a Head of Engineering for VenturaOS, a next-generation Connected TV platform. This senior technical leader will own the platform's technical strategy, architecture, and execution, leading a large engineering organization across consumer experiences, platform software, device/OS engineering, backend services, monetization, partner integrations, and core infrastructure. The role requires 15+ years of experience leading large-scale engineering teams, deep technical expertise in operating systems, platform architecture, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure, and experience with Connected TV or large-scale device ecosystems. Responsibilities include shaping platform strategy with Product and Business leadership, managing engineering across diverse hardware environments, ensuring platform reliability and scalability, establishing engineering standards, and representing VenturaOS with executive and external partners. The position is full-time, located in San Jose, California, and offers a salary range of $243,400 to $446,200 USD plus comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, stock-based compensation, and paid time off.
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Lead and scale the VenturaOS engineering organization across consumer experiences, platform software, device/OS engineering, backend services, monetization, partner integrations, and core infrastructure
Own the long-term technical vision and architecture for VenturaOS, balancing near-term execution with long-term platform scalability and durability
Partner with Product and Business leadership to shape platform strategy, roadmap, OEM partnerships, monetization, and ecosystem development
Drive engineering strategy across diverse hardware environments, including chipset diversity, OEM customization, and fragmentation management
Ensure platform reliability, performance, security, and scalability across millions of devices, with strong practices in OTA updates, observability, telemetry, and resilience
Establish strong engineering principles, operating rhythms, and technical standards while building reusable platforms, APIs, tooling, and infrastructure that create long-term leverage
Represent VenturaOS in executive and external partner discussions, serving as a trusted technical voice with OEMs, silicon partners, and senior leadership
Requirements
15+ years of experience leading large-scale engineering organizations, including leaders of leaders
Strong technical depth across operating systems, platform architecture, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure
Proven track record building and scaling platform, OS, or infrastructure-focused teams in fast-moving environments
Deep understanding of platform dynamics, including OEM ecosystems, partner incentives, and tradeoffs between openness, standardization, and customization
Ability to connect technical decisions to business outcomes and operate as a peer to Product and Business leadership
Exceptional communication, executive presence, and ability to influence senior stakeholders and external partners
Experience in Connected TV, consumer operating systems, digital media platforms, or large-scale device ecosystems is strongly preferred
Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependentsRetirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company matchShort and long-term disability coverageBasic life insuranceWell-being benefitsReimbursement for certain tuition expensesParental leaveSick time of 1 hour per 30 hours workedVacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours through the first year and 160 hours thereafterAround 13 paid holidays per yearEligibility for stock-based compensation grants based on company and individual performanceVariable compensation-based incentives and commissions depending on roleEmployee Stock Purchase Plan allowing purchase of company stock at a discount
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