Tech Interview Mastery: Real-Time Impact in AdTech

Discover how to ace technical interviews while exploring the exciting world of advertising technology with The Trade Desk! This exclusive workshop combines practical career advice with a behind-the-scenes look at how our engineers tackle real-world challenges at an unprecedented scale.

As a global leader in ad tech, The Trade Desk processes over 1 trillion queries daily, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create data-driven, privacy-compliant, and ethical ad solutions. Join us to learn how you can prepare for a career in tech and become part of this innovative industry.

Whether you’re aiming to sharpen your interview skills, learn from industry leaders, or explore groundbreaking tech careers, this workshop has something for you.

What you will learn:

• Ace Technical Interviews - Master coding challenges, system design and behavioral interview techniques
• Recruiter Insights - Learn how to optimise technical resumes and LinkedIn profiles while avoiding common pitfalls that eliminate candidates.
• Inside the Interviewer’s Mind - Understand how interviewers evaluate problem-solving approaches, technical depth, and communication skills during interviews.
• Build at Trillion-Query Scale - Hear from The Trade Desk engineers through an engaging panel discussion:
• How they design and maintain real-time systems capable of handling massive data volumes.
• Innovations in AI, privacy-compliant solutions, and ethical ad technology.
• Their personal journeys as software engineers and practical tips for preparing for a tech career.

Connect with engineers and recruiter from The Trade Desk over snacks and drinks.

Who Should Attend?

Students from all disciplines who want to learn more about ad tech careers and developing technical interview skills.

Speaker(s)

Kshitij Banerjee
Lead Staff Software Engineer

Kshitij Banerjee is a seasoned engineering leader currently managing and leading a team that drives intelligent, data-driven product experiences at the Trade Desk. As a hiring manager, he has evaluated hundreds of technical candidates, emphasizing problem-solving depth, system design rigor, and effective engineering communication. This gives him unique, firsthand insight into how top tech companies identify and assess talent. Prior to his role at The Trade Desk, Kshitij held managerial positions at Facebook, Shopify, and Visa. He is deeply passionate about mentoring early-career engineers and helping them thrive in their careers.

April Tang
Senior University Recruiter APAC

April Tang is a highly experienced talent acquisition specialist with nearly a decade of expertise in recruitment. As the sole leader of university recruiting efforts for The Trade Desk in the APAC region (spanning Hong Kong, China, Australia, Singapore, and India), she oversees the localization and execution of university attraction programs, develops university marketing strategies, and manages the internship program. With extensive experience in interviewing tech candidates and coaching them toward workplace success, April brings valuable insights into building and nurturing early-career talent.

Chow Jia Ying
Software Engineer

Chow Jia Ying is a software engineer on the Creative Experiences team at The Trade Desk, where she develops features to improve the user experience of managing creatives in digital advertising. Previously, she worked as a software engineer at Indeed and TikTok, gaining expertise in building impactful, user-focused solutions. A graduate of NUS, Jia Ying founded Women in Tech @ NUS Computing, showcasing her commitment to diversity and inclusion in tech. Passionate about mentoring and empowering others, she combines technical excellence with a drive to create meaningful change in the tech community.

Register by 3 September 2025.
(Registration will close once all slots are filled)