Machine Learning Engineer, Recommendation & AI Applications
NewsBreak
About this role
A Senior Machine Learning Engineer at NewsBreak will work on large-scale recommendation systems and AI/LLM initiatives to improve content discovery and personalization on a platform serving tens of millions of users. NewsBreak is a content intelligence and adtech unicorn focused on delivering highly personalized local news and information.
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About NewsBreak
newsbreak.comNewsBreak is a local-first news and alerts platform (mobile app and website) that delivers location-based news, videos, and real-time notifications on safety, accidents, weather, traffic, sports, business, celebrity updates, and market trends. It aggregates stories from publishers and community contributors and uses personalization to surface the most relevant local coverage for each user. The service focuses on fast, local discovery and distribution, helping readers stay informed while giving publishers and local creators a way to reach and monetize nearby audiences.
Recent company news
PR NewswireNewsBreak Recognized Among the World's Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company
Sep 10, 2025
ReutersSome US lawmakers call for more scrutiny of news app NewsBreak over Chinese origins
Jun 8, 2024
RapplerMartin Romualdez transfers P130-M US property to corporation for just $1
Oct 21, 2025
CNBC TV18CNBC-TV18 newsbreak confirmed: Japan's Aica Kogyo to buy 40-53% of Stylam Industries for ₹1,500-2,000 crore
Dec 26, 2025
Arizona Digital Free PressTop news app in US has Chinese origins and ‘writes fiction’ with the help of AI
Jun 5, 2024
About NewsBreak
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$195k – $230k
per year
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