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Work format: Hybrid
Location: New York, United States
Region: North America
Grade: Senior
Experience: 5+ yrs
Category: Backend
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Company: Product
Size: 1000+
Domains: Media

whatjobs Posted Jul 30, 2026

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Senior backend engineer at The New York Times building scalable APIs and cloud systems for the NYT Cooking platform, using Go, Ruby, TypeScript, or Java.

The New York Times is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the NYT Cooking API team. This hybrid role focuses on building backend systems and APIs for interactive recipe experiences across platforms.

Qualified candidates should have 5+ years of experience in scalable API design and backend systems development with Go, Ruby, TypeScript, or Java. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k), paid leave, and more.

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