Contract Corporate Recruiter

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: 

We are growing, we are scaling, and we need your expertise to help build the teams that form the backbone of The Trade Desk. As a Senior Sourcing Recruiter focused on Corporate Functions, you’ll play a critical role in shaping how we hire the exceptional talent that drives our Marketing, Finance, Legal, and HR/People teams. 

In this role, you’ll lead top-of-funnel efforts to identify and engage senior-level corporate professionals, owning sourcing strategy, market intelligence, and proactive outreach. Your work will have a direct impact on how the company grows and scales for the future - helping us attract the people who will define the next chapter of The Trade Desk. 

You’ll partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and leadership to design creative sourcing plans, elevate the candidate experience, and improve hiring efficiency across the organization.  

What you’ll do: 

• Creatively source and engage top corporate talent, with a focus on senior-level professionals across Marketing, Finance, Legal, and HR/People teams  
• Leverage your network and market knowledge to identify and connect with passive candidates, particularly in competitive or specialized talent markets  
• Become an expert in positioning our mission, culture, and business challenges to attract high-caliber corporate talent  
• Partner with recruiters, hiring managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deeply understand role requirements and long-term talent needs  
• Track pipeline health and performance metrics, sharing data-driven insights to improve sourcing strategies, speed, and conversion rates  
• Develop tailored sourcing strategies by function, level, and geography using a mix of creative and traditional methods (Boolean searches, events, referrals, market mapping, etc.)  
• Act as a subject matter expert for corporate talent landscapes, continuously mapping competitors and staying current on talent trends across Marketing, Finance, Legal, and HR  
• Adapt quickly to shifting hiring priorities, demonstrating flexibility in strategy and execution