Join NewsBreak as a Machine Learning Engineer

About NewsBreak

NewsBreak is revolutionizing local news by connecting local users, content creators, and businesses. Our mission is to foster safer and more connected communities through collaborations with thousands of local publishers and businesses across the nation. Founded in 2015, we have quickly become the leading local news app in the United States.

Based in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in New York City and Seattle, we are a Series-C unicorn startup. .

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Machine Learning Engineer specializing in recommendation systems. In this pivotal role, you will enhance our personalized content delivery platform by focusing on machine learning modeling, feature engineering, data pipeline development, and business metric optimization. Your work will be crucial in driving user engagement and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

User Behavior Modeling:

• Develop and advance recommendation models based on user interactions to improve user experience.
• Utilize machine learning algorithms to analyze and predict user preferences, engagement patterns, and content consumption behaviors, incorporating cross-platform data for comprehensive insights.
• Optimize algorithms for improved accuracy, relevance, and user experience.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues related to data quality, model drift, or system performance.

Data Pipeline Development:

• Design, implement, and optimize robust and scalable data pipelines to manage large volumes of user behavior data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of data pipelines with existing systems and databases.

Feature Engineering:

• Develop innovative feature engineering techniques to extract meaningful insights from raw data.
• Work closely with data scientists and engineering teams to identify and create features that enhance the performance of our recommendation models.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of industry experience in machine learning development, with a focus on recommendation systems.
• Proficiency in machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch, and data processing tools such as Apache Spark.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for emerging technologies.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and project management skills are highly valued.
• Resilience and determination to drive our business to new heights.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package:

• Health, dental, and vision care (100% coverage for employees and their families).
• 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 $125,000—$260,000 USD. Pay may vary based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and relevant education or training. Our overall rewards package is designed to attract top talent, and the role may include a discretionary bonus and stock options. Your recruiter will share more details during the hiring process.

Apply today to join NewsBreak and be part of reshaping the local news landscape.