Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
Had a conversation with the recruiter.
30-minute tech screen with a Manager. A homework assignment. A week later, 30-minute homework assignment review.
Two weeks later, 4 hours onsite with various people, including architect, SSD, PM, SPM, and Director.
An architecture design which is pretty simple. Two coding questions; failed one test case – turned out two statements should switch the order.
15 minutes with HR, 50 minutes with Engineering Manager on behavior, 50 minutes with two PMs on Agile-related questions.
Two days later, I was told they had a better candidate who would fit the team.
All interviewers are professional and straight to the point, friendly as well.
Questions
Pretty straightforward and simple, shouldn't be a problem if you are a SSE.
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Interview Statistics
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The New York Times's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
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The New York Times Work Experiences
- 5.0Great place to work as an engineer -- there are many challengesSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 10, 2021Pros: Great mission. The New York Times has been updating/expanding its engineering culture for many years and has improved a lot of aspects such as interviewing, promotions, and the general working environment.Cons: The organization is a bit dispersed, and there is difficulty getting alignment on new projects.
- 5.0Great Balance, Needs Engineering FocusSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 1, 2021Pros: Great work-life balance, growth opportunities, tech, and senior iOS engineering talent.Cons: Would benefit from being more of an engineering-driven company.
- 4.0Good work-life balance. Difficult to grow careerSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 12, 2025Pros: People are very nice. Projects can be challenging and interesting. Work-life balance is great.Cons: Moving up to senior or from senior to staff is extremely difficult. There has to be a "business need", not just merit. The technical bar could be higher, and pay isn't that competitive.
