About SmartNews SmartNews is a leading global information and news discovery company dedicated to delivering quality information to the people who need it. Thanks to our unique machine-learning technology and relationships with more than 3,000 global publisher partners, we provide news that matters to millions of users. Founded in 2012 in Tokyo, SmartNews also has offices in Palo Alto, New York, Beijing, and Singapore. If you share our vision and are passionate about our mission, we encourage you to apply! The Team The Global Product Team is responsible for broadening the global reach of SmartNews. Primarily, we are focused on the US News market as a means to broaden our footprint and provide more people high-quality news that they find essential. Presently, we are building a new application called NewsArc. As a product engineer on the Global Engineering team, you will improve, transform, and grow the news experience for millions of people around the world in line with our mission by building and inventing. Responsibilities Build a world class news application, delivering on iOS and Android, both through individual contribution and collaborative work, working on site in Palo Alto with engineers, designers, data scientists, and business. You are expected to rapidly iterate and learn in a fast-paced, collaborative, and international culture. Requirements Minimum requirements Proficient (5+ years) in product development using React, React Native and/or TypeScript to build cross-platform mobile and/or web applications. Proven experience and strong willingness to thrive in high-speed, rapid-prototyping environments Full stack: understanding of and ability to fluidly work in frontend and backend systems Interest in news (even if no previous work experience): we want people that care about and understand what we do. Nice to have experiences/skills Experience building products that rely on AI, ML, ranking, and/or LLM prompt

Benefits Benefits available at the SmartNews US Office Compensation range: $150,000 to $230,000 USD base salary, plus bonus and equity 401(k) with employer matching Up to 100% medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family Benefit plan with monthly allowances Complimentary lunch, snacks, and beverages in the office Click here or visit our careers site for more info about our benefits.