Job Description
Mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Independent journalism is at the heart of all we do. We have a world‑renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report from nearly 160 countries and we focus deeply on how our readers experience journalism from print to audio to a world‑class digital and app destination. Our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. About the Role Wirecutter is looking for a seasoned Vice President of Engineering to lead our digital platform evolution in the era of AI. You’ll drive technological innovation and our technical AI strategy, shape how we build and ship products, and help millions of readers make smarter decisions about how they shop for and use products every day. This role reports to the Deputy Publisher and can be remote in the US, with a preference for candidates in the New York City area. Responsibilities • Lead a world‑class team: Manage 40+ engineers and their managers, foster an inclusive culture, and attract and retain talent. • Ship and learn fast: Drive ambitious feature delivery and rigorous experimentation to hit business goals and continuously evolve the reader experience. • Drive our technical AI strategy: Lead Wirecutter’s AI ambition, stay ahead of the curve on AI thinking to evolve both internal processes and the consumer‑facing product. • Scale for peak moments: Build and maintain systems and team processes that can surge to meet demand during product launches, Black Friday, or any moment when readers need Wirecutter most. • Mature the platform: Evolve our development workflows and platforms, incorporating modern technology, tooling, AI capabilities, and Times‑wide platforms and standards where appropriate. • Set the vision: Help shape engineering strategy in alignment with the broader organization; contribute to P&L management and overall function performance. • Connect the dots cross‑functionally: Partner closely with product, editorial, and technology teams across NYT to build the right solutions, align expectations, and keep strategies in sync. • Champion the mission: Translate Wirecutter’s goals into clear purpose and deliverables for your team, and demonstrate a commitment to our mission of seeking the truth and helping people understand the world. Basic Qualifications • 10+ years of relevant experience, including leading multi‑layered engineering organizations—managing managers and directors. • Experience in both fast‑moving environments and larger, more structured organizations, and the ability to bring the best of each to a mid‑stage team. • A vision for AI‑augmented engineering and a sharp, evolving view on how tools like Claude, Code, and Cursor redefine engineering craft and open new possibilities for AI‑powered product features. • Strong change‑management skills and the ability to drive cultural and operational shifts required as AI tools become essential. • Proven delivery instincts—you move fast, run experiments, and balance velocity with quality. • Internal platform acumen—you understand the challenges of building and maintaining shared tools and services that multiple teams depend on. • Experience with distributed teams—you know how to lead, connect, and build culture across hybrid and remote environments. • Comfort with complexity—you thrive in large organizations, advocate strongly for your vision, and recalibrate when the bigger picture calls for it. Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $300,000 – $325,000 USD. Eligible for variable pay such as annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), company‑matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, sick days, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and professional development programs. Equal Opportunity Employer The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable, and quality journalism. We embrace a diverse workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr