About this role
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong data-redactor-tag="strong">About NewsBreak</strong></p>
<p>Founded in 2015, NewsBreak is the Content Intelligence platform shaping the future content economy. With over 40 million monthly active users, our flagship platform delivers highly personalized local news and information powered by advanced AI, recommendation systems, and adtech.</p>
<p>Recognized by <em data-stringify-type="italic">Fast Company</em> as #32 on the Top Workplaces for Innovators, we're proud to be Great Place to Work® certified and home to a dynamic team of technologists, product innovators, and business leaders who are passionate about solving meaningful challenges at scale.</p>
<p>Together, we reached unicorn status in 2021, and we remain committed to continuing this high-growth trajectory with the right team to fulfill our mission: building the infrastructure layer for content intelligence.</p>
<p>If you’re inspired to dream big, innovate fast, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! For more information, visit <a class="c-link" href="http://www.newsbreak.com/about" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://www.newsbreak.com/about" data-sk="tooltip_parent">www.newsbreak.com/about</a></p></div><p class="p1"><strong>About Scoopz</strong></p>
<p class="p2">Scoopz is a fast-growing consumer startup building the next evolution of short-form video. We’re engineers, product thinkers, and builders at heart, obsessed with shipping fast and learning faster. Our product goes beyond endless scrolling, we’re creating <strong>interest-based video communities</strong> where real people actually connect.</p>
<p class="p2">If you like solving hard problems at scale, moving with startup speed, and working with a team that values <strong>ownership, curiosity, and impact over titles</strong>, you’ll feel right at home here.</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p>
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<li class="li2">Build and ship features for the Scoopz iOS app using <strong>Swift</strong></li>
<li class="li2">Collaborate with designers and product managers to turn ideas into polished user experiences</li>
<li class="li2">Help improve app performance, reliability, and overall code quality</li>
<li class="li2">Learn how to read, understand, and contribute to an existing production codebase</li>
<li class="li2">Participate in code reviews and learn best practices from senior engineers</li>
<li class="li2">Debug issues and help maintain a high-quality app experience</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1"><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p>
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<li class="li2">Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)</li>
<li class="li2">Experience with <strong>Swift</strong> and basic iOS development (personal projects, internships, or coursework count!)</li>
<li class="li2">Familiarity with <strong>UIKit and/or SwiftUI</strong></li>
<li class="li2">Basic understanding of mobile app concepts (networking, state, UI)</li>
<li class="li2">Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take ownership of your work</li>
<li class="li2">Passion for consumer products and great user experiences</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1"><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p>
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<li class="li2">Personal iOS apps, side projects, or open-source contributions</li>
<li class="li2">Experience with REST APIs or backend integration</li>
<li class="li2">Exposure to app architectures like MVVM</li>
<li class="li2">Interest in video, social, or creator-focused products</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1"><strong>Why You’ll Love Working at NewsBreak Scoopz Team</strong></p>
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<li class="li2"><strong>Real impact early, </strong>your work ships to production and reaches users</li>
<li class="li2">Learn directly from experienced startup engineers</li>
<li class="li2">Fast feedback loops and high ownership</li>
<li class="li2">A culture that values curiosity, growth, and execution</li>
<li class="li2">Opportunity to grow quickly as the company scales</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>We offer competitive benefits package</strong></p>
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<li>Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family</li>
<li>Top-tier 401(K) plan with company matching</li>
<li>Paid time off and paid holidays</li>
<li>Paid parental leave</li>
<li>FSA and commuter benefits programs</li>
<li>Team activity budget</li>
</ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">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.</div><div class="title">Annual Base Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$130,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$150,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15apsJLgHq1p5NJR3fzFmdctKX4QIzzf2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110601223912453011659&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">CPRA Privacy Notice for California Candidates</a></p>
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