Venture Intern_NexBreak Venture (Growth Engineering)
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Salary$40 – $60/hr
LocationMountain View Office, Mountain View, California, United States
Work modeon-site
Typeinternship
SeniorityEntry
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentInternship Program
EquityIncluded
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedJul 14, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
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BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field from a top-tier university
Strong, hands-on coding ability (able to build and ship, not just spec) — Python/SQL/JS or similar, plus familiarity with growth/analytics tooling
3+ years of experience in growth engineering, software engineering, or a technical product/growth/GTM/monetization role
Founder's mindset, builder's mentality, and strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and executive presence — able to turn experiment data into a clear recommendation for decision-makers
Passion for innovative technologies and artificial intelligence, with a strong pulse on key trends, themes and players
Skills
Python
SQL
JavaScript
About NewsBreak
Local life runs on local information. What happened down the street? Who can fix this? Where should we go tonight? NewsBreak started in 2015 to answer these questions, and today more than 40 million people a month rely on us to follow what’s going on in their zip code.
Three platforms with one vision: powering local life. Led by founder and CEO Jeff Zheng, NewsBreak is our local life and news platform; Nearby AI connects people with local businesses; and NDot AI helps publishers and creators grow and earn.
Building for the long term. A $115 million Series C made us a unicorn in 2021, and we keep investing in our people. We’re Great Place to Work® certified and named to Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators (2025) and Fortune’s Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™ (2026).
Everyone makes an impact. Whether you write code, shape products, tell our story, or run the business, we want people who own projects end to end, stay curious, and speak up. Join us.
Learn more at: NewsBreak, Nearby AI, NDot AI
About the role
Our Corporate Venture team, NexBreak Venture, is seeking a Growth Engineer Intern to ideate, validate, and launch AI-native products from concept to early traction, with a specific focus on engineering the growth mechanics that turn a prototype into a scalable business.
Roles and Responsibilities:
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This is a 0→1 builder position for someone who can code growth loops, instrument experiments, and drive measurable traction, not just recommend it.
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Design, build, and ship technical growth mechanisms: acquisition funnels, onboarding flows, referral/viral loops, activation triggers, and monetization experiments.
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Stand up lightweight analytics and experimentation infrastructure (tracking, A/B testing, cohort analysis) to measure what’s working and iterate fast.
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Rapidly prototype and test growth hypotheses across new AI products, then hand off winning mechanics to product teams.
Must have:
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BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field from a top-tier university. MBA a plus, not required.
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Strong, hands-on coding ability (able to build and ship, not just spec) — Python/SQL/JS or similar, plus familiarity with growth/analytics tooling.
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3+ years of experience in growth engineering, software engineering, or a technical product/growth/GTM/monetization role.
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Founder’s mindset, builder’s mentality, and strong problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication and executive presence — able to turn experiment data into a clear recommendation for decision-makers.
Bonus point:
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Passion for innovative technologies and artificial intelligence, with a strong pulse on key trends, themes and players
Hourly Pay: $40- $60
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
$40—$60 USD
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