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- Over 50 million users across the U.S.
- Headquartered in Mountain View, CA
- $139.8 million raised in Series B funding
- Voted one of the world's Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2025
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Machine Learning Engineer โข Senior
NewsBreak โข Mountain View - On-Site
Skills & Technologies
Overview
NewsBreak is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to enhance their large-scale recommendation systems and apply AI technologies to real-world challenges. You'll work with Python, TensorFlow, and Keras to improve content discovery and personalization for millions of users.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in machine learning and AI, with a strong background in developing and deploying large-scale recommendation systems. Your expertise in Python and familiarity with frameworks like TensorFlow and Keras enable you to tackle complex problems effectively. You thrive in environments that require individual ownership and enjoy hands-on development, translating innovative ideas into reliable systems. You are passionate about leveraging AI technologies to enhance user experiences and improve content personalization.
You possess a solid understanding of machine learning algorithms and their applications in real-world scenarios. Your experience with recommendation systems has equipped you with the skills to design, build, and iterate on systems that serve millions of users. You are comfortable working in a collaborative environment, engaging with cross-functional teams to drive AI-driven innovation projects. You are eager to explore new ways to improve content discovery and developer productivity.
Desirable
Experience with large-scale data processing and familiarity with adtech would be a plus. You have a keen interest in staying updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning, and you are excited about the potential of AI to transform the content economy. You are open to mentoring junior engineers and sharing your knowledge with the team, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
What you'll do
As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at NewsBreak, you will play a crucial role in evolving our recommendation systems. You will design and implement algorithms that enhance content discovery and personalization for our users. Your work will involve collaborating with product managers and engineers to identify opportunities for AI-driven innovation and translating those ideas into actionable projects.
You will be responsible for building and iterating on core feed, retrieval, and ranking systems that serve tens of millions of users. This includes optimizing existing models and exploring new methodologies to improve system performance. You will also participate in AI-driven innovation projects, working on cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible in content intelligence.
Your role will require you to analyze large datasets, develop machine learning models, and ensure their successful deployment in production environments. You will monitor system performance and make data-driven decisions to enhance the user experience continuously. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the overall strategy of our AI initiatives, helping shape the future of content intelligence at NewsBreak.
What we offer
At NewsBreak, we offer a competitive salary range of $195,000โ$230,000 USD, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract top talent. You will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, working in an environment that encourages creativity and growth. We are committed to providing our employees with the resources and support they need to succeed in their roles and make a meaningful impact in the content economy. Join us in shaping the future of content intelligence and be part of a company that is recognized as a Great Place to Workยฎ certified organization.
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