Software Engineer, Scoop Core

Mission The New York Times mission is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Independent journalism is at the heart of everything we do. We have a world‑renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report from nearly 160 countries and focus deeply on how our readers experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world‑class digital and app destination. Our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. About the Role We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Scoop Core team. Our mission is to empower product teams with a modern platform that serves as the single source for all content. The platform enables teams to manage and evolve content schemas quickly and safely, while also providing the foundation for building user‑friendly collaborative editing and publishing tools. We use GraphQL for schema definition and queries, Golang for development and PostgreSQL for data storage. Our platform services are hosted on AWS and we also maintain the existing legacy publishing platforms hosted on GCP. You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager, Scoop Core. Responsibilities Take on multiple technical tasks, not limited to programming, such as working with cloud services, platforms and APIs Research and document proposed solutions Write unit tests, integration tests and user documentation Assist other teams to onboard to our platform Collaborate and learn through pairing, design reviews, and code reviews Collaborate with Product Management and other professionals within your team and across the organization Have 2+ years of experience building large‑scale software applications Have experience building backend systems Have hands‑on unit and integration testing experience Have experience communicating updates and resolutions to customers and cross‑functional partners Preferred Qualifications Experience in Golang, GraphQL and tooling Experience in deployments and services on cloud platforms Experience in observability and tooling Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for container and deployment orchestration Compensation & Benefits Annual base pay range: $110,000 - $130,000 USD For U.S. roles, variable pay such as an annual bonus and restricted stock may be available. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company‑matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. For roles outside the U.S., benefit details will be provided during the interview process. EEO Statement The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here . The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. #LI‑Hybrid

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