Staff Software Engineer, SEO & Content Discovery

The Washington Post is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead their SEO and content discovery engineering initiatives. This role is crucial in ensuring their journalism remains accessible and relevant across all platforms, especially as AI-powered interfaces become dominant content discovery surfaces. The position involves building and evolving front-end architectures, structured data layers, and discovery infrastructure that power content visibility across search engines and AI models.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of software engineering experience, with deep expertise in front-end systems and modern web frameworks. They'll work at the intersection of technology and journalism, helping to shape how audiences discover news in the AI era. The role offers a competitive salary range of $131,500 - $219,100 and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and 20 weeks of parental leave.

Working from The Washington Post's DC headquarters, you'll collaborate with editorial, SEO leadership, product, and analytics teams to drive technical solutions that balance editorial priorities with platform requirements. This is an opportunity to impact how millions of readers discover and engage with award-winning journalism while working with cutting-edge technologies in search, AI, and content discovery.

The position requires expertise in JavaScript, React, and cloud infrastructure, combined with a deep understanding of SEO principles and structured data systems. You'll be responsible for critical systems that ensure The Post's content remains discoverable across traditional search engines and emerging AI platforms, making this role essential to the future of digital journalism.