Full-Time
Software Engineer
ML Infra
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
NewsBreak
201-500 employees
Digital platform for news aggregation and distribution
Compensation Overview
$165k - $225kAnnually
Junior, Mid
Mountain View, CA, USA
You match the following NewsBreak's candidate preferences
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- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant work experience; or a Master’s/PhD in a related discipline.
- Familiarity with software development processes, including version control, bug tracking, and design documentation.
- Proficient in Python, with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming and microservices architecture.
- Basic knowledge of Applied Machine Learning and experience with major Deep Learning frameworks, such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
- Design and develop machine learning infrastructure.
- Own and enhance core components of the ML infrastructure, including systems for offline and online model training, model pipeline health monitoring, model serving, feature authoring, and feature serving.
- Proactively address ML infrastructure issues that may impact production.
- Collaborate with ML engineers to build robust model pipelines utilizing the ML infrastructure.
- Proven track record in building large-scale distributed backend systems.
- Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS, GCP, Azure, and others.
- Contributions to open-source machine learning or infrastructure tools.
- A systematic, data-driven problem-solving approach combined with strong communication skills.
NewsBreak is a digital platform that provides a variety of news articles and stories to its users. It aggregates news from multiple sources, including independent contributors, and presents it in a user-friendly format. The platform covers a wide range of topics, including local news, global events, lifestyle, and entertainment, which helps it appeal to a diverse audience. Unlike traditional news outlets, NewsBreak focuses on content aggregation and distribution, allowing it to quickly adapt to the interests of its users. The company primarily generates revenue through advertising by attracting a large user base, and it may also partner with news providers and content creators to enhance its offerings. The goal of NewsBreak is to deliver a comprehensive news experience that keeps users informed about various topics while providing a platform for advertisers to reach a broad audience.
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$136M
Headquarters
Mountain View, California
Founded
2015
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↓ -1%2 year growth
↑ 2%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Expansion into video advertising aligns with rising video content consumption trends.
- AI-driven content personalization can enhance user experience and engagement.
- Mobile-first strategy optimization is crucial as mobile traffic dominates global website visits.
What critics are saying
- Emerging local news platforms using AI could threaten NewsBreak's market share.
- Rise of misinformation poses a risk to NewsBreak's reputation and user trust.
- Increasing use of ad-blockers may reduce effectiveness of NewsBreak's advertising revenue.
What makes NewsBreak unique
- NewsBreak focuses on hyper-local content, enhancing user engagement and retention.
- The platform's Contributor Network provides local news coverage in underrepresented communities.
- NewsBreak is the first app IAB Tech Lab Open Measurement certified using Prebid integration.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Commuter Benefits
Team Activity Budget