Software Engineer, E-commerce

About NewsBreak

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

Mountain View, California, United States

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and scale backend infrastructure to support and optimize video ads, monetization features, and ad quality control across the platform.


• Build data-driven applications that unlock monetization opportunities for both creators and global advertising partners.


• Engineer systems for advertisement quality control, case analysis, and machine learning model training to ensure content and actor integrity.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, product, and infrastructure to ensure seamless integration of backend services.


• Architect and maintain systems that enhance the advertiser experience, fostering trust between brands and the platform.


• Utilize data structures, algorithms, and distributed system design to ensure robust, scalable, and high-performing backend services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.


• 3+ years of experience in backend software engineering with a focus on large-scale platforms.


• Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: Go, Python, or Java.


• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, networking, and data security.


• Experience in building and scaling backend services for internet products, especially in the advertisement technology or monetization space.


• Hands-on experience with building infrastructure for ad quality control, machine learning model training, and data-driven case analysis.


• Demonstrated ability to design high-quality, maintainable code with a pragmatic approach to solving complex technical challenges.

Requirements

• Experience working with large-scale video platforms or short-form content services.


• Knowledge of ad tech and monetization ecosystems, including ad serving, targeting, and optimization.


• Experience working with distributed systems at scale and a passion for building innovative and efficient systems that drive revenue growth.

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

$125,000—$221,000 USD