Backend Engineering Intern

The New York Times•New York, NY

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

The New York Times is seeking backend engineering interns for a 10-week summer internship beginning June 7, 2027. Interns will work 35 hours per week in a hybrid role based in New York City, contributing to hands-on engineering work across a variety of teams. They will build and maintain products that support the Times’ journalism and digital reader experiences, while working collaboratively in an open, diverse, and learning-oriented environment. The role pays $40 per hour.

Requirements

At least 6 months of educational or professional experience with backend engineering.

Nice To Haves

Programming and syntax knowledge in Go, Python, Java, Scala, or similar backend programming languages.
Understanding of data modeling in SQL-based and NoSQL database systems.
Understanding of version control using Git and GitHub.com.

Responsibilities

Write high-quality code using best practices and design patterns.
Work with current technologies.
Show empathy for existing solutions and issues.
Work collegially with peers from diverse backgrounds and with varied skills.
Actively identify and investigate bugs.
Comment code.
Support and understand the value of journalistic independence and demonstrate commitment to the mission of seeking the truth and helping people understand the world.
Learn about system design and architecture, with an emphasis on building for scale.
Learn about Docker and Kubernetes.
Learn about public cloud platform services, including AWS or GCP.
Learn about continuous integration and continuous delivery techniques and tooling.
Learn about multi-tier application architecture and networking, load balancing, monitoring, and nix OS.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for variable compensation, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock, depending on role.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits may be available.
Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s) may be available.
Company-matching 401(k) plan may be available.
Employee stock purchase plan may be available.
Paid vacation may be available.
Paid sick days may be available.
Paid parental leave may be available.
Tuition reimbursement may be available.
Professional development programs may be available.