Software Engineer (Junior & New Grad)

Reposted 14 Days Ago
Mountain View, CA
In-Office
120K-145K Annually
Junior
Information Technology • Software
The Role
Assist in designing and implementing features for NewsBreak products, optimize backend services, and collaborate with machine learning experts.
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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

Responsibilities

  • Assist the architecting, designing, and implementing of features for various NewsBreak products at massive scale with data-driven iteration.
  • Help with the definition and implementation of content processing, management and delivery process of both User generated content and Platform generated content.
  • Improve recommendation user experience by optimizing distributed backend services performance and focus on both scale and reliability.
  • Collaborate with Machine Learning Experts to build infrastructures to support state-of-the-art Machine Learning systems including Ranking, NLP and Computer Vision.
Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • BS with 2 year+ working experience or MS in Computer Science or related fields.
  • Experience with software development processes including: source control, bug tracking and design documentation.
  • Proficiency in Java/C++, object-oriented programming, and component-oriented architecture.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Industry experience in one of these fields: Recommendation, Search, Online Advertising and Content Management System.
  • Industry experience in building Large scale distributed backend systems.
  • Systematic data driven problem-solving approach, coupled with effective communication skills and a sense of drive.
Benefits

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
The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Pay may vary based on a number of factors including job-related skills, level, experience, geographic location and relevant education or training. At NewsBreak, we design our overall rewards package to attract top talents. Depending on the position, the role may also be eligible for discretionary bonus and options. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.
Annual Base Pay Range
$120,000$145,000 USD

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The Company
Mountain View, , CA
346 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

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

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