SmartNews is a news app that helps users find quality news beyond the filter bubble.
SmartNews is pioneering a new way to consume news, moving beyond the filter bubble. Their award-winning app delivers quality information to millions globally. They achieve this by combining advanced machine learning and AI, evaluating millions of articles daily. This ensures you receive truly relevant and influential stories. They partner with over 3,000 trusted media sources, including Bloomberg and Reuters. These partnerships provide balanced coverage across the political spectrum. With over 50 million downloads and 20 million monthly active users, SmartNews is shaping how people engage with the world.
SmartNews fosters a collaborative and engineering-driven culture. While many roles are hybrid and based in Tokyo, a Work from Anywhere program offers flexibility for up to 30 days per year. The engineering team features over 50% non-Japanese talent, with English becoming the standard for technical communication. You will find an environment that values outcome obsession and taking ownership. Their core values center on the common good and shared problem-solving. This diverse, international team works across offices in Tokyo, San Francisco, and New York.
SmartNews engineers tackle fascinating challenges at the intersection of AI, machine learning, and information delivery. You will build and refine algorithms that process millions of articles and user interactions daily. This complex task ensures the delivery of unbiased, quality news. Engineers regularly collaborate with product managers to develop innovative solutions. You will contribute to a platform that curates local news, weather, and breaking alerts. Your work will directly impact how millions access critical information.
For full-time employees in Japan, SmartNews offers unique amenities designed to support your wellbeing. You will enjoy a daily selection of complimentary breakfast granola, lunch boxes, and snacks. Various meeting spaces, including private booths, facilitate focused work and remote collaboration. The company supports employees with family care, providing 10 annual paid leaves for parents. You can also work from home when family needs care. Free Japanese language lessons are available, enhancing your international experience.