Software Engineer, Ads Frontend

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

Mountain View, California, United States

About the Role

We're seeking a Frontend Engineer 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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