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PubMatic

Programmatic Trading Specialist

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

The programmatic trading specialist is part of the Advertiser Solutions team, taking responsibility for advertisers' campaigns in the Activate platform. Activate is an end to end solution that puts ...

C2 Staffing

Programmatic Trader

New York, NY · Hybrid

$70K - $80K/yr

This role combines exceptional programmatic trading expertise with strategic curiosity, proactively identifying opportunities to improve campaign performance while embracing automation, AI, and ...

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How much do programmatic trading jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for programmatic trading in New York is $75,224.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,400.00 and $75,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Programmatic Trading vs Programmatic Buying?

AspectProgrammatic TradingProgrammatic Buying
DefinitionManaging automated digital ad transactions through trading platforms.The process of purchasing digital ad inventory automatically via software.
FocusExecution, optimization, and management of ad campaigns.Purchasing ad space efficiently using programmatic platforms.
CredentialsKnowledge of ad tech, data analysis, and trading platforms.Understanding of digital advertising, media buying, and data.

Programmatic Trading involves managing and optimizing automated ad transactions, often requiring skills in trading platforms and data analysis. Programmatic Buying focuses on the actual purchase of ad inventory through automated systems. While related, Programmatic Trading emphasizes the management and strategy, whereas Programmatic Buying centers on the purchasing process.

How much do programmatic traders make?

Programmatic traders typically earn a median annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $120,000, depending on experience, location, and the complexity of the trading environment. Senior or specialized traders with advanced skills in data analysis and trading platforms can earn higher compensation, often supplemented with bonuses based on performance.

What does a programmatic trading do?

A programmatic trader uses automated systems and algorithms to buy and sell digital advertising space in real-time. They analyze data, optimize campaigns, and use tools like demand-side platforms (DSPs) to execute trades efficiently and at scale. This role requires knowledge of digital advertising, data analysis, and programming skills.

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Infographic showing various Programmatic Trading job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,224 per year, or $36.2 per hour.

Programmatic Trading Specialist

PubMatic

New York, NY • On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 6 hours ago

Job description

About the Role:
We're hiring a Programmatic Trading Specialist to join our growing team in New York on a hybrid schedule. (3 days in office).
The successful candidate will have a unique ability to combine their programmatic trading knowledge, technical and creative thinking with strong communication skills.
The programmatic trading specialist is part of the Advertiser Solutions team, taking responsibility for advertisers' campaigns in the Activate platform. Activate is an end to end solution that puts buyers in control of their media buying strategy, while simultaneously driving more revenue to publishers. They help clients plan, set up, optimize, troubleshoot and measure their programmatic campaigns. They are also helping document processes and suggesting platform improvements, as Activate scales.
What You'll Do:
  • Own sizeable client budgets throughout the entire media buying lifecycle, from media planning, execution, optimization, reporting, analysis and insights
  • Drive repeatable, scalable client successes by leveraging your strong background and track record of achievements in programmatic media trading
  • Oversee quality of campaign set-up and ongoing performance against client objectives, ensuring client satisfaction is fully met
  • Treat client campaigns as your own- always looking for ways to optimize budgets and improve upon current tactics
  • Respond to client requests in a timely manner
  • Participate in client meetings as a subject matter expert
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of programmatic media plans/buys
  • Identify new opportunities or processes to work more efficiently both internally/externally

Who You Are:
  • 2+ years of hands-on programmatic trading experience is a must
  • Applied knowledge of key industry partners for fraud, viewability, brand safety, data and similar
  • Outstanding troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, along with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent critical thinking and communication skills
  • Proactive approach
  • Process-oriented with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize various requests and responsibilities.

Additional Information
Return to Office: PubMatic employees throughout the globe have returned to our offices via a hybrid work schedule (3 days "in office" and 2 days "working remotely") that is intended to maximize collaboration, innovation, and productivity among teams and across functions.
Benefits: Our benefits package includes the best of what leading organizations provide such as, paid leave programs, paid holidays, healthcare, dental and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, commuter benefits, physical and financial wellness programs, unlimited DTO in the US (that we actually require you to use!), reimbursement for mobile and fully stocked pantries plus in-office catered lunches 5 days per week.
Diversity and Inclusion: PubMatic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we don't just value diversity, we promote and celebrate it. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
About PubMatic
PubMatic is one of the world's leading scaled digital advertising platforms, offering more transparent advertising solutions to publishers, media buyers, commerce companies and data owners, allowing them to harness the power and potential of the open internet to drive better business outcomes.
Founded in 2006 with the vision that data-driven decisioning would be the future of digital advertising, we enable content creators to run a more profitable advertising business, which in turn allows them to invest back into the multi-screen and multi-format content that consumers demand.
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Compensation Disclosure
In accordance with applicable law, the below salary range provided is PubMatic's reasonable estimate of the total compensation for this role. New hires and current team members are typically compensated toward the middle of our pay range. The actual amount may vary, based on non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition to salary PubMatic also offers a bonus, restricted stock units, and a competitive benefits package.
Total Compensation Range
$100,000-$125,000 USD

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