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Engineering Manager, Starter Kit (Publishing)

The New York Times
Location
New York, NY
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Software Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 1+ years as an Engineering Manager with people management responsibilities
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience as a software engineer with expertise in the modern frontend ecosystem (TypeScript/ES6+, HTML, and CSS)
  • Experience with building applications on cloud computing platforms like AWS or GCP
  • Experience planning a roadmap with cross-functional peers and managing execution and delivery
Nice to have
  • Experience working with GraphQL APIs, Apollo Client or collaborative rich text editing software
  • Experience working on design systems and shared libraries for frontend software
  • Interest in or prior experience leading teams to develop productive AI and agentic workflows
  • Interest in or prior experience with digital journalism or content management
What the job really is

As an Engineering Manager for the Starter Kit team at The New York Times, you will lead a team of 5-6 engineers focused on developing foundational libraries and UI components for the publishing platform. Your role involves managing team dynamics, guiding technical strategy, and collaborating with product and design teams to enhance editorial workflows. You will also advocate for best practices in technical maintenance and foster a culture of trust and collaboration within your team.

Benefits
  • In addition to base salary, this role is also eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
  • Company-matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid vacation
Things to weigh
  • No specific technologies or frameworks beyond the modern frontend ecosystem mentioned, which may limit exposure to newer tools
  • The role emphasizes a commitment to journalistic independence, which may influence project priorities and team dynamics
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