Software Engineer, News Multimodal

The New York Times

New York, NY, United States
Base: $110,000 - $130,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
On-site
2+ years professional fullstack experience
React preact javascript typescript proficiency
Node.js graphql sql backend development
The role involves developing audio and video features into a truly multimodal experience for tens of millions of users

Job Summary

  • The role involves developing audio and video features into a truly multimodal experience for tens of millions of users.
  • Candidates must build performant frontend solutions and robust backend services to support high-scale media workflows.
  • The position offers competitive compensation with variable pay, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to journalistic independence.

Matching Summary

The role involves developing audio and video features into a truly multimodal experience for tens of millions of users.

Salary

Base: $110,000 - $130,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and restricted stock; Benefits: Medical dental vision 401(k) paid leave tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 2+ years professional fullstack experience
  • React Preact JavaScript TypeScript proficiency
  • Node.js GraphQL SQL backend development
  • Kafka Redis Queues cloud infrastructure knowledge
  • Production environment troubleshooting skills

Nice-to-have

  • Web-based audio or video experience building
  • Text-to-speech automated voice generation familiarity
  • DevOps CI/CD testing and monitoring practices
  • Browser media APIs streaming performance expertise
  • Passion for journalistic independence mission

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years professional experience shipping fullstack features
  • Proficiency in React Node.js TypeScript and web fundamentals
  • Experience with GraphQL SQL Kafka and cloud infrastructure

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