Software Engineer, Data Infra at NewsBreak

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, MediaIndustries

Requirements

BS or MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical field
3+ years of experience in a fast paced, high growth tech environment is preferred
Experience with databases and data infrastructure, either from work or school projects
Experience in big-data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, Presto, Kafka, Flink
Experience improving efficiency, scalability, and stability of system resources
Experience working in a cloud environment, preferably AWS

Responsibilities

Implement, maintain and optimize data pipelines, architectures and data sets
Bring your expertise to help model structured & unstructured data. Own these data models and be a data POC across teams
Collaborate with data scientists, platform engineers to understand data needs and drive key data infrastructure decisions across application teams
Be a team player and a mentor with strong communication skills

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

HadoopSparkPrestoKafkaFlinkAWSData PipelinesData InfrastructureData ModelingDatabases

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Software Engineer position?

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $125,000 - $221,000 USD. Pay may vary based on factors like job-related skills, level, experience, geographic location, and relevant education or training.

What benefits does NewsBreak offer?

Benefits include health, dental, and vision care (100% coverage for employee), top-tier 401(K) with company matching, paid time off and holidays, FSA, HSA, commuter benefits, and team activity budget.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Requirements include a BS or MS in Computer Science, 3+ years in a fast-paced tech environment (preferred), experience with databases and data infrastructure, big-data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, Presto, Kafka, Flink, improving system efficiency/scalability/stability, and cloud environments like AWS.

What is the company culture like at NewsBreak?

NewsBreak is a Great Place to Work®-certified company with a dynamic team of technologists, product innovators, and business leaders passionate about solving meaningful challenges at scale. They seek Dreamers, Builders, and Innovators.

NewsBreak

Digital news aggregation and distribution platform

About NewsBreak

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, including 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 partner with news providers and content creators to enhance its offerings. The goal of NewsBreak is to deliver a comprehensive news experience that keeps users informed about various topics while maintaining a broad reach in the competitive news and media industry.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$136MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries

201-500Employees