Software Engineer, Ads Full stack
4 Days Old
About NewsBreak
NewsBreak is the content intelligence platform shaping the future of local information. With over 40 million monthly active users, our flagship platform delivers highly personalized local news and information experiences powered by advanced AI, recommendation systems, and adtech.
We're proud to be a Great Place to Work®-certified company, home to a dynamic team of technologists, product innovators, and business leaders who are passionate about solving meaningful challenges at scale.
If you're a Dreamer, a Builder, an Innovator, we'd love to hear from you!
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Mountain View, California, United States
About the Role
We're seeking a full stack engineer with a strong focus on web frontend to own and evolve the core frontend components of our advertising platform - including our Ad Manager dashboard , pixel tracking system , and web ads SDK .
This role is ideal for someone passionate about building performant browser experiences at scale , who also understands the critical role of tracking, attribution, and event instrumentation in modern ad systems. Your code will run across billions of publisher pages, power business decisions, and directly influence revenue.
Responsibilities
Ad Manager : Build and maintain the external-facing portal that powers ad campaign setup, reporting, and optimization
Pixel Tracking System : Design and implement a reliable, privacy-compliant frontend tracking system that logs page views, clicks, and conversions across the web
Web Ads SDK : Develop and maintain a lightweight JavaScript SDK that handles auction logic, rendering, and performance monitoring on publisher sites
Data Collection Infrastructure : Ensure high-quality client-side instrumentation to support attribution, analytics, and retargeting
Privacy & Compliance : Respect GDPR/CCPA and user consent through proper tracking logic and conditional firing
Cross-team Collaboration : Work closely with backend, data, and product teams to ensure end-to-end tracking integrity and accuracy
Requirements
Bachelor's/Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of experience as a frontend engineer or in a similar role.
3+ years of experience programming with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, or similar programming languages.
3+ years of experience with frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
Experience with responsive and mobile design.
Basic understanding of backend development.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ads-related products (e.g., Prebid.js, GPT, Facebook Pixel, Google Ads tag)
Understanding of real-time bidding, auctions, and header bidding
Familiarity with identity resolution, UTM/cookie handling, or postback flows
Contributions to analytics, instrumentation, or event-tracking frameworks
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
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
$125,000-$221,000 USD
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