The New York Times

Senior Software Engineer

New York, NY · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$160kDetected 1 day ago

TypeScriptGoNode.jsExpressCode ReviewSQLNoSQLPostgreSQLDynamoDBAWSGCPCloud PlatformsDockerKubernetesTerraformCI/CDGraphQLRESTTest AutomationMentoring

About the role

It's why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries.
It's why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination.
And it's why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it's worth paying for.

Work with design, product, web/backend and native mobile engineers to refine and develop new features.
Build systems in modern technologies including Go, TypeScript, Node.js/Express, GraphQL and write high-quality code with best practices in mind.
Provide production support by participating in on-call rotations for the systems and tools we build.
To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

5+ years of experience building and optimizing scalable backend and API-driven services for web and mobile applications using REST or GraphQL.
5+ years of experience developing backend systems using modern programming languages such as Go, TypeScript/ Node.js.
Demonstrated proficiency with CI/CD, automated testing, observability, monitoring, and feature flag deployments.
Experience leading projects through the full software development lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring engineers through code reviews, pairing, and technical discussions.
The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

Experience with GraphQL federation and building scalable subgraphs within larger distributed architectures.
This role will require limited on-call hours.
An on-call schedule will be determined when you join, taking into account team size and other variables.
This role also requires availability to our core working hours which are 10am - 6pm ET.
We're excited to learn more about you and your experience.
If you're an Engineering candidate, we'll let you know what specific GenAI tools you are permitted to use for your technical assessment.

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock.
$140,000 - $160,000 USD

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company.
About the Role, Mission or Department Overview
The Reflections team at The New York Times is looking for a Senior Software Engineer.
You will be part of a diverse team that includes native mobile engineers, web/backend engineers, QA, product managers, designers and data experts.
The Reflections team focuses on personalizing the Times experience, making it feel "yours." We aim to help users effortlessly discover and engage with the journalism they value most, strengthening. and deepening their relationship with the Times.
You will report to the Engineering Manager within the Reflections team.
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Commission (EEOC)'s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.
Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com.
Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.

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