Frontend Engineering Intern

The New York Times • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York Times is seeking frontend engineering interns to join a variety of teams in hands-on, impactful roles. Interns work with product-focused software engineers who care about code quality, learning, trust, and continuous improvement, contributing to digital products that deliver journalism to millions of users worldwide.

The internship lasts 10 weeks and starts June 7, 2027. Interns work 35 hours per week in a hybrid role based in New York City. The rate of pay is $40 per hour.

Interns join cross-functional teams that may include design, product, and newsroom editors. They use technologies such as React, GraphQL, and CSS Modules, contribute to product direction, work across the stack, and participate in broader architectural discussions. Interns are encouraged to contribute to open-source projects and share their work through conferences and the Times Open blog. The role calls for support of journalistic independence and commitment to the mission of seeking truth and helping people understand the world.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 6 months or more of professional experience working with current web technologies.
• Experience working in a highly collaborative environment with peers from different backgrounds and skill sets.
• Enjoyment of finding creative solutions to technical challenges and balancing strong convictions with a pragmatic approach.

Responsibilities

• Join a cross-functional team that includes peers from design, product, and often newsroom editors.
• Work with current technologies including React, GraphQL, and CSS Modules.
• Contribute to the direction of products.
• Help deliver journalism at scale to millions of users around the world.
• Work with all parts of the stack and contribute to broader architectural discussions within the organization.
• Participate in open-source projects and share work at conferences and on the Times Open blog.
• Demonstrate support for journalistic independence and commitment to the mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs
• Potential annual bonus and restricted stock, depending on role

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed