Software Engineer, Platform
HearstNew York, New York, United States
Posted November 20, 2025
120000 - 160000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Hearst Newspapers publishes 24 dailies and 52 weeklies, including the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle, Austin American-Statesman, Albany Times Union, and CT Insider.
Job Description
We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our core platform engineering team. In this role, you will contribute significantly to modernizing our existing platforms, designing and implementing scalable backend services, and supporting the development of our AI-powered experiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- 2-5 years of professional software engineering experience, with exposure to backend development
- Proficiency in the Node/TypeScript ecosystem
- Experience using Terraform for cloud infrastructure management
- Experience developing backend services and RESTful/GraphQL APIs
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Experience with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) or NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases
- Good understanding of software engineering principles (data structures, algorithms, system design)
- Good problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
