Process
Ghosted me after I passed the technical over Google Meet. They are very poor at communication. And they are low on compensation compared to other places. The interview was very easy as well.
Questions
Remove all duplicate Strings from a List of Strings. Also asked a lot of Java questions.
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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
4.0
Nice place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
November 4, 2020
Pros: - Solid work/life balance.
- Majority of people you'll work with are awesome.
- Work on things that are interesting to you.
Cons: - High turnover (even in management). Lots of talented people left during my time, which made me want to leave.
- Lots of reshuffling (teams/org).
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.
1.0
Great Benefits, Constant Layoff Fear
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
September 4, 2008
Pros: It provides a pension in addition to 401k, healthcare, and dental.
Cons: Revenue down quarter by quarter, month by month, week by week, and day by day. Many times, there are layoffs and buyouts. You always worry if you will be the next to get laid off. You don't get education or training.
- 4.0Nice place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 4, 2020Pros: - Solid work/life balance. - Majority of people you'll work with are awesome. - Work on things that are interesting to you.Cons: - High turnover (even in management). Lots of talented people left during my time, which made me want to leave. - Lots of reshuffling (teams/org).
- 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.
- 1.0Great Benefits, Constant Layoff FearSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesSeptember 4, 2008Pros: It provides a pension in addition to 401k, healthcare, and dental.Cons: Revenue down quarter by quarter, month by month, week by week, and day by day. Many times, there are layoffs and buyouts. You always worry if you will be the next to get laid off. You don't get education or training.
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