Machine Learning Engineer

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 www.newsbreak.com/about About the role Are you a Machine Learning Engineer with a passion for bridging technical expertise and business acumen? Do you thrive in building scalable, reliable software and infrastructure? If you're eager to collaborate globally, face challenges head-on, and make substantial impacts, we're looking for you to join our dynamic team. Responsibilities Innovate and Optimize: Develop and refine algorithms for ads retrieval, ranking, CTR or CVR prediction, auto bidding, and auction mechanism design. Drive Quality and ROI: Proactively devise new solutions to enhance ad quality and maximize advertiser ROI. Collaborate Globally: Work with cross-functional teams across the globe to deliver cutting-edge advertising solutions. Lead and Inspire: Demonstrate leadership and self-motivation in driving projects from conception to completion. Requirements Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field. Minimum of 5 years in development, with deep expertise in machine learning technologies (Recommendation Systems, Advertising Algorithms, NLP, CV). At least 3 years should be specifically focused on advertising algorithms or systems. A strong enthusiasm for emerging technologies and a proven track record in analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, teamwork, and project management abilities. A relentless drive to elevate our business to new heights. Why join us? Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity and innovation. Global Impact: Work on projects that have a global reach and make a substantial impact. Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Collaborative Culture: A supportive and collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusion. 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 CPRA Privacy Notice for California Candidates