Software Engineer Interview Experience
February 22, 2022
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
One round of non-technical interview asking you to describe your past software engineering experiences. Interview engineers were nice and professional, but the Human Resources department is a little disorganized and terse.
Questions
Tell me about a past project.
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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).
5.0
Impactful Work with A Mission
Software Engineer • Current Employee
March 3, 2021
Pros: Most coworkers are very invested in our journalism and value what we're ultimately contributing to. Everyone that I've run into is friendly and always willing to help each other out. Very few big egos.
Cons: Some mandates from leadership aren't always the most transparent.
3.0
Smart Team, But Toxic Issues
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
May 27, 2021
Pros: Great mission and smart coworkers
Cons: Underpaid, constantly changing requirements, some toxicity towards female engineers, and a lack of transparency around advancement.
- 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).
- 5.0Impactful Work with A MissionSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 3, 2021Pros: Most coworkers are very invested in our journalism and value what we're ultimately contributing to. Everyone that I've run into is friendly and always willing to help each other out. Very few big egos.Cons: Some mandates from leadership aren't always the most transparent.
- 3.0Smart Team, But Toxic IssuesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMay 27, 2021Pros: Great mission and smart coworkersCons: Underpaid, constantly changing requirements, some toxicity towards female engineers, and a lack of transparency around advancement.
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