Full-Time

Software Engineer – Junior & New Grad

Posted on 10/23/2024

NewsBreak

NewsBreak

201-500 employees

Digital news platform aggregating diverse content

Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$120k - $145kAnnually

+ Bonus + Options

Entry, Junior

Mountain View, CA, USA

Hybrid role requiring 4 days onsite in Mountain View, California.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Machine Learning
Java
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
C/C++
Computer Vision

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 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.
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.
Desired 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.

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, such as 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, leveraging its large user base to attract advertisers, and may also earn income through partnerships with news providers and content creators. The goal of NewsBreak is to offer a comprehensive news experience that keeps users informed about various topics while maintaining a broad reach in the competitive news and media industry.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$136M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

2%
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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

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