Full-Stack Engineer (Frontend-Focused), AI Agent

About NewsBreak

Founded in 2015, NewsBreak is the Content Intelligence platform shaping the future content economy. With over 40 million monthly active users, our flagship platform delivers highly personalized local news and information powered by advanced AI, recommendation systems, and adtech.

Recognized by Fast Company as #32 on the Top Workplaces for Innovators, we're proud to be Great Place to Work® certified and home to a dynamic team of technologists, product innovators, and business leaders who are passionate about solving meaningful challenges at scale.

Together, we reached unicorn status in 2021, and we remain committed to continuing this high-growth trajectory with the right team to fulfill our mission: building the infrastructure layer for content intelligence.

If you’re inspired to dream big, innovate fast, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! For more information, visit

About the Role

We’re looking for a Full-Stack Engineer (Frontend-Focused) who is passionate about AI products, design, and user experience.
This role emphasizes frontend development while also involving backend and model integration to deliver seamless, intelligent user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the frontend architecture and development (React / Next.js);


• Collaborate with designers and PMs to create intuitive, high-quality user experiences;


• Contribute to backend API design and integrate AI model services;


• Optimize performance, interactivity, and scalability;


• Work with AI and backend teams to rapidly prototype and iterate on new features.

Requirements

• 3+ years of frontend or full-stack experience , or a strong academic background from a top university ;


• Deep expertise in JavaScript / TypeScript / React / Next.js and modern web architecture;


• Working knowledge of backend development ( Python / Node.js , RESTful APIs, Postgres / MySQL / Redis);


• Strong interest in AI / LLM products , with familiarity in RAG, prompt engineering, or agent frameworks;


• Excellent product sense and UX intuition, balancing design, performance, and engineering trade-offs;


• Comfort working in a dynamic, startup-like environment with shifting priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building or launching AI Agents or intelligent web products;


• Deep understanding of frontend performance, animation, or data visualization ;


• Hands-on experience with Android / iOS development (React Native, Flutter, Swift, or Kotlin);


• Experience shipping 0→1 products in small, agile teams.

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

$145,000 - $175,000 USD