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Frontend Engineer Intern

Posted on 10/23/2024

Taboola

Taboola

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital advertising for content discovery

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software

Los Angeles, CA, USA

This is a hybrid position requiring some in-office presence.

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Babel
JavaScript
React.js
Node.js
Data Structures & Algorithms
Vue.js
SCRUM
React Native
Webpack
AngularJS
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent enrolled student or graduate. May consider self taught individuals with previous development experience.
  • Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear, concise and timely manner.
  • Experience with efficient core data structures usage, object oriented design and asynchronous programming.
  • Experience with basic web development using HTML/HTML5, Cookies/Local Storage, CSS/CSS3, AJAX communication and DOM manipulation with JavaScript.
  • Project or work experience with web application development using AngularJS, ReactJS or Vue.JS. Build and testing tool experience with Grunt, Webpack/Gulp, Babel or Jasmine.
  • Working knowledge or previous experience in API creation, design and data manipulation using Node JS or similar server side language is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Work on frontend JavaScript based web applications.
  • Handle visual, responsive implementation of features provided by our product team using Node JS, React JS, React Native and/or Google Chrome Extensions.
  • Learn our agile SCRUM process, coding standards and business use cases.
  • Work on projects alongside frontend and backend engineers from inception through to production release and user acceptance.

Taboola specializes in digital advertising, focusing on content discovery and native advertising. It operates a content recommendation platform that uses algorithms to suggest articles, videos, and other content to users based on their browsing habits. This platform is integrated into publishers' websites, allowing them to earn revenue by displaying sponsored content recommendations. Advertisers pay Taboola on a cost-per-click basis, meaning they are charged each time a user clicks on their content. Additionally, Taboola provides data analytics services, such as Taboola Trends, which help advertisers understand image and keyword trends to improve their content's performance. Unlike many competitors, Taboola has a global presence and serves a wide range of categories, from news to finance, making it adaptable to various market needs. The company's goal is to enhance user engagement and drive traffic for its clients.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$733.1M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

9%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Being named one of the Fortune Best Workplaces in New York highlights Taboola's strong company culture and employee satisfaction.
  • The introduction of Taboola Select allows large advertisers to leverage premium editorial partnerships, potentially driving higher performance and engagement.
  • Rapid adoption of AI-driven technologies like Maximize Conversions indicates strong growth potential and innovation in campaign optimization.

What critics are saying

  • The digital advertising market is highly competitive, with major players like Google and Facebook posing significant threats to market share.
  • Dependence on CPC revenue models can be volatile, especially with changing advertiser budgets and economic conditions.

What makes Taboola unique

  • Taboola's advanced algorithms for content recommendation set it apart by providing highly personalized user experiences, unlike many competitors who rely on less sophisticated targeting methods.
  • The company's global presence and partnerships with premium publishers like Yahoo and Business Insider offer advertisers access to high-visibility, brand-safe environments, distinguishing it from other digital advertising platforms.
  • Taboola's cost-per-click model, combined with data analytics services like Taboola Trends, provides advertisers with actionable insights to optimize their campaigns, a feature not universally available among competitors.

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Benefits

Child Care - Child Care Benefits, Family Medical Leave, Flexible Work Schedule, Generous Parental Leave, Return-to-work program post parental leave

Health Insurance & Wellness - Dental Benefits, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Insurance Benefits, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Vision Benefits, Wellness Programs, Mental Health Benefits

Retirement - 401(K) Matching, Company Equity, Match charitable contributions, Performance Bonus

Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Time, Paid Holidays