Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience
July 21, 2021
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Solid process. Basically had to discuss systems and then do a code review. The code review was 100 lines of code, and I had 30 minutes to complete it. Solid behavior questions, very chill process.
Questions
How would you design X?
Which AWS services do you return to over and over?
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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
19%
Pass 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
Positive43%
Neutral29%
Negative29%
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
5.0
Great experience
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
May 16, 2023
Pros: Exposed to a wide range of very interesting people.
Cons: You need to bring your top game if you want to stand out, but that’s not really a con.
4.0
Freedom, But Low Pay
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
June 17, 2025
Pros: Freedom to work at your own discretion
Cons: Lower pay and management demanding higher velocity with fewer employees is hurting morale.
5.0
I love working here
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
February 22, 2019
Pros: Self-organizing teams
Interesting technical challenges
A mission worth fighting for
A sensible career ladder and room for growth
* 401k match
* Education stipend
Nice office
WFH friendly
Family friendly
Cons: Sometimes manager/director levels lean too much on "self-organizing teams" and abdicate themselves of responsibility.
There's a desire to standardize things but also give engineering teams autonomy; it's frustrating being caught in the middle.
- 5.0Great experienceSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMay 16, 2023Pros: Exposed to a wide range of very interesting people.Cons: You need to bring your top game if you want to stand out, but that’s not really a con.
- 4.0Freedom, But Low PaySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 17, 2025Pros: Freedom to work at your own discretionCons: Lower pay and management demanding higher velocity with fewer employees is hurting morale.
- 5.0I love working hereSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 22, 2019Pros: Self-organizing teams Interesting technical challenges A mission worth fighting for A sensible career ladder and room for growth * 401k match * Education stipend Nice office WFH friendly Family friendlyCons: Sometimes manager/director levels lean too much on "self-organizing teams" and abdicate themselves of responsibility. There's a desire to standardize things but also give engineering teams autonomy; it's frustrating being caught in the middle.
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