Process
The interviewer was clearly not paying any attention to my responses. I had already spoken briefly about projects I worked on, and the follow-up response was, "Tell me about some projects you worked on." It was as if the interviewer was an NPC reading off a call script. This is embarrassing, and I don't know how this recruiter is still employed. Good luck to the engineering teams finding new talent.
Questions
- Tell me about your background
- Tell me about projects you've worked on
- Salary/Benefit 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
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
- 4.0Good place to work, but not fully "tech-focused"Software Engineer • Former EmployeeJuly 23, 2022Pros: Work with good, passionate people. People care about the product they put out. There's a sense of camaraderie about the work being done. If you know who to go to with ideas and a plan, it's possible that you can make it happen.Cons: - Changes in management and scope led to long-term goals being neglected or changed. - Shortcuts made in the name of getting a fix out faster or a goal done sooner lead to a lot of unmanaged tech debt. - Immediate newsroom needs or pivots take 100% priority over any long-term tech strategy, leading to delayed or abandoned projects.
- 3.0I am a full-stack engineerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesDecember 25, 2021Pros: Work-life balance is good.Cons: The pay isn’t all that good.
- 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.
