Title: Solutions Engineer, Puzzmo

Puzzmo is Hearst’s daily puzzle games platform founded by Zach Gage and Orta Therox. Puzzmo develops and publishes original daily puzzles games on Puzzmo.com and the Puzzmo iOS app. We also offer solutions to leading publishers who want to integrate our games and technology into their experiences – that’s where you come in.

As Puzzmo’s Solutions Engineer you will be responsible for partner integration and a variety of business needs. That means you will work on the parts of Puzzmo that connect with the outside world and/or relate directly to revenue. New partners and licensees frequently have novel use cases, workflows, analytics, and ways of handling user identity that need to connect seamlessly with Puzzmo’s games and technology. Additionally, the business team at Puzzmo aims to experiment with and iterate on pricing, adtech integrations, and analytics to make better decisions. You will both contribute code and interface directly with clients and stakeholders to drive the business forward in these areas.

This role is an onramp to other kinds of work that go on at Puzzmo, like game development and development of core platform features.

What will you do?

• Contribute code and documentation to the Puzzmo platform

• Work closely with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders on a variety of product tests, launches, and fixes

• Develop scalable, self-serve solutions

What will it take to be successful?

• Product management skills - to us that means competently leading a given product through its lifecycle, from spec to design to client feedback, development, and launch

• A responsive, flexible, collaborative working style

• A desire to master the frontend and backend aspects of Puzzmo’s stack to inform your technical decisions and strategy, and to prepare for leadership positions in the future

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience, emphasizing full-stack engineering
• Professional experience with TypeScript, React, and high-performance web apps
• Proficiency in Postgres, Node, and graphql
• A passion for gaming and user-centric design

About HNP

With 2,500 employees across the nation, Hearst Newspapers (HNP) represents a network of 28 daily and 50 weekly publications, including the Austin American-Statesman, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany). Our portfolio also includes several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites such as Chron., CT Insider, MySA and SFGATE, along with marketing services businesses like Medium Giant and entertainment brands such as King Features Syndicate.

At HNP, we’re investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories — growing newsrooms, diversifying tools and evolving platforms — to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.

Be part of something bigger — Your Headline Awaits

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York State. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York State, is $150,000+. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York State. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York State, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.

This position does not provide sponsorship. All applicants should have the right to work in the US without immigration sponsorship.

What We Offer

Flexible Work Schedules – Because balance matters.
Health, Dental & Vision Coverage – Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy.
24/7 Telemedicine Access (MDLive) – Talk to board-certified doctors anytime, anywhere.
FMLA & Parental Leave – Supporting you through life’s important moments.
Retirement Benefits with Employer Contributions – Helping you invest in your future.
Onsite Fitness Center – Stay active and energized during your day.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.
Monthly “Health & Wealth” Webinars – Tools and tips to support your physical and financial wellness.
18 Days of Paid Time Off + 9 Paid Holidays – Plenty of time to recharge.
8 Hours of Paid Community Service Time – Give back to the causes that matter most to you.