Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience
Process
It took a long time to set up an interview. The interview process was fairly standard. I enjoyed talking to everyone I interviewed with. Overall, it was not difficult. I never heard back either way, though, so I’m not sure what went wrong. It was disappointing to not hear anything at all.
Questions
System design, code focused on maintainability, and behavioral questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 21 interview experiences for the The New York Times Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
The New York Times's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for The New York Times's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
The New York Times Work Experiences
- 4.0Good while it lastedSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesDecember 12, 2024Pros: Great team. Interesting projects to work on.Cons: Funding for the project came from an outside company that did not follow through with the terms of the full contract.
- 4.0Good place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeCharlotte, North Carolina, United StatesDecember 8, 2021Pros: Meaningful mission and work, a clearer career path than any other place I've worked, and working with modern technology.Cons: It can be difficult to get engineering projects off the ground. The career path needs to be clearer. We've seen union-busting tactics.
- 4.0Great brand, strong technology team and cultureSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesDecember 10, 2014Pros: The tech culture is great, with many smart and capable engineers. The company is not afraid to try out new ideas and fail.Cons: While the company is trying to be more agile on the tech side, it is currently not with design, product, and the newsroom, which slows down on testing ideas and shortening the build cycle.
