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Software Engineer, Android

NewsBreak
Mountain View, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

Job Description

Job Description

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

Location:

Mountain View, California, United States

About the Role

As an Android Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in our dynamic short video platform, which is experiencing rapid growth. Join a vibrant team where innovation thrives, and help shape a space where ads and monetization are essential for both creators and brands. Your contributions will not only enhance user satisfaction but also drive meaningful monetization growth, making a real impact in this exciting landscape

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement innovative monetization features in our Android mobile app, focusing on video ad formats, content ads, and new monetization surfaces.
  • Collaborate closely with product and design teams to deliver a world-class ad experience for our users.
  • Develop and optimize ad-related features to ensure stability, performance, and scalability on the Android platform.
  • Contribute to the development of new vertical solutions and ad formats that drive advertiser engagement and maximize monetization opportunities for creators.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features under tight deadlines while ensuring maintainable and robust code.
  • Conduct performance analysis and continuously optimize the Android application for efficiency and speed.
  • Create detailed documentation to support best practices and maintainability across the codebase.

Requirements

  • BS / MS degree in Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years of hands-on experience in native Android development.
  • Proficiency in Kotlin and strong object-oriented programming (OOP) design skills.
  • Proven ability to debug, understand, and maintain large and complex codebases.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
  • A passion for building consumer-facing products, with a focus on user experience and performance.
  • Experience in developing and optimizing mobile ad products is a significant plus.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience building monetization products or video ad features.
  • Familiarity with ad tech, mediation platforms, or video content monetization.
  • A keen understanding of performance profiling and app optimization on Android devices.
  • Interest or experience in short video platforms and creator ecosystems.
  • Benefits

    We offer competitive benefits package :

  • Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family (0 cost for individual)
  • Top-tier 401(K) plan with company matching
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • FSA 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

    165,000—$250,000 USD

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