Process
I applied via a referral, and a recruiter scheduled a screen with me. After asking me about my background, interests, and reasons for wanting to work at the Times, he said he would follow up at the very latest the next day.
I followed up three times via email and once via LinkedIn, and he refused to respond with any information at all, which I thought was very unprofessional. At the very least, he could have provided some information about timelines or said that they weren't done finalizing their hiring plan. Instead -- silence for months.
Questions
Tell me about yourself and why you want to work at the Times.
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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
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
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for The New York Times's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
The New York Times Work Experiences
- 3.0Okay Company, Lacks CommunitySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 16, 2021Pros: Not the worst company to work for.Cons: Pretty corporate, not a lot of community.
- 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.
- 4.0A good place for software developers who seek innovation and are self-motivatedSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 29, 2013Pros: Good environment for low- and mid-level software developers. A lot of opportunities to learn and innovate. Flexible work environment. Friendly and smart people.Cons: Apart from management positions, there are no clear advancement paths in the technology group. There are some cultural problems with development processes and product vision.
