Software Engineer, News Stories

The New York Times

New York, NY, United States
Base: $110,000 - $130,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
On-site
React and javascript expertise
Node.js or go backend development
Sql or nosql data persistence
The role involves leading full-stack feature development to build scalable systems that serve both readers and editors within rapid news cycles

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading full-stack feature development to build scalable systems that serve both readers and editors within rapid news cycles.
  • Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams of designers, product managers, and engineers to prototype news-driven features and implement platform migrations.
  • The position offers a competitive base salary range of $110,000 to $130,000 USD along with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a company-matching 401(k) plan.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading full-stack feature development to build scalable systems that serve both readers and editors within rapid news cycles.

Salary

Base: $110,000 - $130,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and restricted stock; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, F.S.A.s, 401(k) match, paid vacation, sick days, parental leave, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • React and JavaScript expertise
  • Node.js or Go backend development
  • SQL or NoSQL data persistence
  • Production environment troubleshooting
  • Web fundamentals HTML CSS accessibility

Nice-to-have

  • Google Cloud Platform experience
  • DevOps CI/CD and automated testing
  • Agile and nimble environment operation
  • AI coding tools agentic workflows
  • Caching and content delivery understanding

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years building large-scale full-stack web applications
  • 2+ years experience with modern JavaScript frameworks like React
  • Experience with web performance and accessibility standards

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