About NewsBreak
Founded in 2015, NewsBreak is the Content Intelligence platform shaping the future content economy. With over 40 million monthly active users, our flagship platform delivers highly personalized local news and information powered by advanced AI, recommendation systems, and adtech.
Recognized by Fast Company as #32 on the Top Workplaces for Innovators, we're proud to be Great Place to Work® certified and home to a dynamic team of technologists, product innovators, and business leaders who are passionate about solving meaningful challenges at scale.
Together, we reached unicorn status in 2021, and we remain committed to continuing this high-growth trajectory with the right team to fulfill our mission: building the infrastructure layer for content intelligence.
If you’re inspired to dream big, innovate fast, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about
Mountain View, California, United States
About the roleAs a Backend Engineer in this exciting role, you are going to build world-class systems for cutting-edge B2B monetization solutions. We are seeking a skilled and passionate individual who will be instrumental in the development and maintenance of server-side logic, ensuring the high performance and responsiveness of our applications.
Responsibilities- Develop and maintain robust and scalable backend systems for our B2B monetization platforms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features and functionality.
- Develop high-quality, reusable, and scalable code and libraries for future use.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
- Integrate user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic.
- Ensure security and data protection strategies are in place.
- Document all development processes, code, and system changes.
- Implement and maintain database systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in backend development.
- Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Go and Python
- Strong understanding of server-side logic and architecture.
- Excellent knowledge of cloud-based solutions, preferably AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and experience in developing them.
- Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to work independently and in team settings.
We offer a competitive benefits package:
- Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family (100% coverage for employee)
- Top-tier 401(K) plan with company matching
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- FSA, HSA and commuter benefits programs
- Team activity budget
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What We Do
NewsBreak is the leading platform for local news and information, with more than 40 million users across America. By using new technology, NewsBreak provides community-focused news and information from over 10,000 sources in a timely and accessible way. NewsBreak is bridging the gap between new technology and traditional local media, offering an innovative digital solution that allows users to get the information they need to live safer, more vibrant, and connected lives.
Based in Mountain View, California, NewsBreak connects users with local information, national publishers, and targeted advertising from local businesses, with increased traffic and revenue that helps strengthen local communities.
We are always looking for great talents. Contact us via [email protected]
Our website:
https://www.newsbreak.com/about
Creator Program:
https://www.newsbreak.com/creators
Publishing Platform:
https://mp.newsbreakapp.com
Android App Download:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.particlenews.newsbreak&hl=en
iOS App Download:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/news-break-personal-local/id1132762804?mt=8
