Software Engineer Interview Experience
December 20, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It was a very simple interview, just like regular times. They tried to make you as comfortable as they can. Just be prepared and stay calm; everything will be fine during the interview.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 48 interview experiences for the The New York Times Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
15%
Pass Rate
The New York Times's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive44%
Neutral10%
Negative46%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for The New York Times's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
The New York Times Work Experiences
5.0
Best Reputation, Hard Freelance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 19, 2014
Pros: The reputation of the paper is the best.
Cons: Freelance work is hard to get.
4.0
Learning Freedom, Slow Promotions
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
June 3, 2018
Pros: 8K learning budget, a conference a year, freedom to explore what you want to learn.
Cons: Hierarchy... Cramped in the office... Promotions take a long time.
5.0
Great mission and coworkers
Software Engineer • Current Employee
September 15, 2019
Pros: Work-life balance is great. People are friendly and helpful, and there's a lot of passion.
Cons: Far too many reorganizations on a consistent basis.
- 5.0Best Reputation, Hard FreelanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 19, 2014Pros: The reputation of the paper is the best.Cons: Freelance work is hard to get.
- 4.0Learning Freedom, Slow PromotionsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 3, 2018Pros: 8K learning budget, a conference a year, freedom to explore what you want to learn.Cons: Hierarchy... Cramped in the office... Promotions take a long time.
- 5.0Great mission and coworkersSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 15, 2019Pros: Work-life balance is great. People are friendly and helpful, and there's a lot of passion.Cons: Far too many reorganizations on a consistent basis.
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