Software Engineer, Full Stack (Scoopz)

About NewsBreak

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.

Recognized by Fast Company 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.

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.

If you’re inspired to dream big, innovate fast, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about

About Scoopz

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 interest-based video communities where real people actually connect.

If you like solving hard problems at scale, moving with startup speed, and working with a team that values ownership, curiosity, and impact over titles, you’ll feel right at home here.

About the role

We are looking for a passionate Full Stack / Backend Engineer to join our team. You will help build and scale the infrastructure that powers Scoopz’s video communities, ensuring fast, reliable, and seamless experiences for millions of users. You’ll collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineers to deliver features end-to-end — from database design and APIs to front-end interactions.

Responsibilities

Full Stack Engineer will be required to see out a project from conception to final product, requiring good organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services (Java / Go / Python).

• Develop responsive, performant web applications using modern frameworks (React, Next.js, or similar).

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features end to end.

• Implement robust API integrations and efficient data processing pipelines.

• Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, and continuous deployment cycles.

• Continuously improve performance, scalability, and reliability of existing systems.

Requirements

• Proficiency in at least one backend language (Java, Go, or Python).

• Solid experience with modern frontend technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript, React, or Next.js).

• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB), and caching (Redis).

• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

• Knowledge of AI/ML, data processing, or automation pipelines.

• Exposure to high-traffic production environments and performance tuning.

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
$135,000—$190,000 USD

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