NewsBreak is redefining the way users interact with local news and their communities. By bridging local users, local content creators, and local businesses, our mission is to foster safer, more vibrant, and authentically connected lives. Through robust collaborations with thousands of local publishers and businesses across the nation, NewsBreak is revolutionizing how a new wave of readers access and engage with essential, locally sourced content & information.
Since our inception in 2015, our trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. We proudly stand as the nation’s premier local news app.
As a Series-C unicorn startup, our headquarter nestles in the tech hub of Mountain View, California, with other offices in New York City and Seattle. For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about
Mountain View, California, United States
About the RoleWe’re seeking a Frontend Engineer to own and evolve the core frontend components of our advertising platform — including our Ad Manager dashboard, pixel tracking system, and web ads SDK.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about building performant browser experiences at scale, who also understands the critical role of tracking, attribution, and event instrumentation in modern ad systems. Your code will run across billions of publisher pages, power business decisions, and directly influence revenue.
Responsibilities- Ad Manager: Build and maintain the external-facing portal that powers ad campaign setup, reporting, and optimization
- Pixel Tracking System: Design and implement a reliable, privacy-compliant frontend tracking system that logs page views, clicks, and conversions across the web
- Web Ads SDK: Develop and maintain a lightweight JavaScript SDK that handles auction logic, rendering, and performance monitoring on publisher sites
- Data Collection Infrastructure: Ensure high-quality client-side instrumentation to support attribution, analytics, and retargeting
- Privacy & Compliance: Respect GDPR/CCPA and user consent through proper tracking logic and conditional firing
- Cross-team Collaboration: Work closely with backend, data, and product teams to ensure end-to-end tracking integrity and accuracy
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience as a frontend engineer or in a similar role.
- 3+ years of experience programming with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, or similar programming languages.
- 3+ years of experience with frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
- Experience with responsive and mobile design.
- Basic understanding of backend development.
- Experience with ads-related products (e.g., Prebid.js, GPT, Facebook Pixel, Google Ads tag)
- Understanding of real-time bidding, auctions, and header bidding
- Familiarity with identity resolution, UTM/cookie handling, or postback flows
- Contributions to analytics, instrumentation, or event-tracking frameworks
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
