PersonalizationSoftware Engineering Interview Experience
December 1, 2018
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I was approached by a recruiter within two weeks of applying.
After that, I was sent a link through which I had to upload multiple videos of me answering some preset questions.
Questions
Which other companies I was interviewing with. If I was a team player or not. Basic HR questions in the phone screen.
Video recording:
- Name a recent ML technique you read about.
- Explain how you used an ML technique in any of your projects, etc.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the The New York Times PersonalizationSoftware Engineering role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
The New York Times's interview process for their PersonalizationSoftware Engineering roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having very negative feelings for The New York Times's PersonalizationSoftware Engineering interview process in United States.
The New York Times Work Experiences
5.0
Great Time, Weird Coworkers
Web Developer • Current Employee
January 5, 2022
Pros: I had a good time working here.
Cons: Some people are not very mice.
4.0
Pretty good experience overall
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
August 14, 2025
Pros: Good tech culture, great people, developers and lower-level management. I actually enjoy working there as a tech specialist. Most of the products we develop in the company are not outdated, and tech debt is not growing significantly. Tech workers unionized recently, and that could help to get more leverage on the way we work.
Cons: Upper management strategy and decisions are not clear for lower-level personnel. "We are not a tech company" is a common reason from management to reject some suggestions or complaints made by tech people. Some strange reorganizations are happening on the tech side as well. Many principal engineer roles are unoccupied now after people resigned or were fired, but the roles are not being fulfilled, neither from hiring nor from promoting.
5.0
Great Pay And Culture
Front End Developer • Former Employee
December 29, 2021
Pros: Career Opportunities, Compensations & Benefits, Culture & Values
Cons: Not applicable, Not applicable, Not applicable, Not applicable, Not applicable,
- 5.0Great Time, Weird CoworkersWeb Developer • Current EmployeeJanuary 5, 2022Pros: I had a good time working here.Cons: Some people are not very mice.
- 4.0Pretty good experience overallSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 14, 2025Pros: Good tech culture, great people, developers and lower-level management. I actually enjoy working there as a tech specialist. Most of the products we develop in the company are not outdated, and tech debt is not growing significantly. Tech workers unionized recently, and that could help to get more leverage on the way we work.Cons: Upper management strategy and decisions are not clear for lower-level personnel. "We are not a tech company" is a common reason from management to reject some suggestions or complaints made by tech people. Some strange reorganizations are happening on the tech side as well. Many principal engineer roles are unoccupied now after people resigned or were fired, but the roles are not being fulfilled, neither from hiring nor from promoting.
- 5.0Great Pay And CultureFront End Developer • Former EmployeeDecember 29, 2021Pros: Career Opportunities, Compensations & Benefits, Culture & ValuesCons: Not applicable, Not applicable, Not applicable, Not applicable, Not applicable,
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