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News Break

News Break

Software Engineering
Bellevue, WA, USA
Posted 6+ months ago

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, boasting 60 million monthly active users and clinching the top spot in the news category on both Google Play and the App Store.

As a profitable, 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 NewsBreak’s Generative AI Team

Join us at NewsBreak, where our Generative AI Team within the Monetization Technology division is at the cutting edge of integrating AI into advertising and content creation. We're seeking a Tech Lead who is not just a technologist but a visionary leader, ready to guide our team in revolutionizing creative processes and automation across various modalities, including text, image, video, and landing pages.

As a leader in generative AI within the advertising and creative sectors, our mission is to automate and revolutionize creative workflows. We aim to boost revenue for our clients, creators, and the ecosystem, driving product innovation and value through advanced AI technologies.

At NewsBreak, we develop and integrate cutting-edge generative AI technologies into advertising and content creation, we strive to continuously boost revenue for our users, creators, advertisers and the ecosystem. We are looking for an experienced Machine Learning Tech Lead for our monetization team, who plays a vital role in driving technology and product innovation. This role will lead a team of skilled professionals towards achieving groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven monetization.

About the role

As a Tech Lead, your role goes beyond developing technology; it's about leading a team of skilled professionals towards achieving groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven monetization. We are looking for a tech leader who can inspire, mentor, and elevate our team’s capabilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers in developing automated creative generation tools across text, image, and video platforms, employing advanced LLM models.
  • Oversee the creation of next-generation conversational assistants to enhance user interaction, leveraging your expertise in LLMs.
  • Drive innovation by encouraging your team to develop new solutions, improving chat experiences, model outputs, and pioneering new AI-centric products.
  • Actively collaborate with global teams across functions, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related fields, with a strong foundation in machine learning (Recommendation System/Advertising Algorithm/NLP/CV).
  • At least 7 years of relevant experience, with a significant portion in a technical leadership or mentoring role, with at least 3 years specifically dedicated to working on advertising systems.
  • Experience in utilizing Generative AI in marketing texts, images, videos; expertise in LLMs and model fine-tuning.
  • Demonstrated leadership in tech innovation, with excellent problem-solving, team-building, and project management skills.
  • Strong communication skills, capable of inspiring and leading a diverse team.
  • Determination and vision to guide the team and business to unparalleled success.

Join Our Leadership Team

At NewsBreak, your role as a Tech Lead is pivotal in shaping the future of AI in monetization. You’ll not only lead technological advancements but also nurture a team of experts in creating groundbreaking solutions. If you’re ready to take on this challenge and lead our team into a new era of AI-driven innovation, we’re excited to welcome you aboard!

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package:

  • Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family
  • 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
$228,000$342,000 USD