Backend Engineering Intern
The New York Times2 days ago
Responsibilities
- Write high-quality backend code using best practices and design patterns.
- Collaborate with peers in a collegial and diverse engineering environment.
- Investigate and resolve bugs and comment code clearly.
- Learn about scalable system design, architecture, cloud services, networking, load balancing, monitoring, and Unix-like operating systems.
- Support The New York Times’ mission of independent journalism.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of educational or professional experience in backend engineering.
- Preferred: programming knowledge in Go, Python, Java, Scala, or similar backend languages.
- Preferred: understanding of data modeling in SQL-based and NoSQL database systems.
- Preferred: understanding of version control with Git and GitHub.
Benefits
- 10-week internship starting June 7, 2027.
- $40 per hour and 35 hours per week.
- Hybrid role based in New York City.
- Potential benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) matching, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation and sick days, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and professional development programs.
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About The New York Times
The New York Times produces and distributes journalism and related digital products for global audiences across web, apps, print, audio, and newsletters. Its business model centers on paid subscriptions and advertising, offering the core news report alongside podcasts, newsletters, NYT Games, NYT Cooking, and Wirecutter product reviews. Founded in 1851 and headquartered in New York City, The New York Times Company is a public company listed on the NYSE under the ticker NYT.