Staff Software Engineer, Application Delivery

Description: Lead the technical direction of software delivery as a shared product, improving code health, release quality, and delivery speed. Design policies and guardrails for AI-generated changes to ensure safe, observable releases at scale. Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to shape the roadmap for the delivery platform. Deliver scalable, secure, and observable software delivery systems that enhance reliability and software quality. Champion engineering excellence by setting best practices for testing, deployment strategies, and observability. Mentor engineers and foster an inclusive, collaborative engineering culture. Support the mission of The New York Times to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Requirements: 7+ years of experience in software delivery strategy and platform work (e.g., Github Actions, Argo CD). Experience building and scaling a platform for internal engineers with multi-tenancy. Proficiency in production services using programming languages like Go, Python, TypeScript/Node.js, or Java. 5+ years of experience with containers, Kubernetes, IAC tools (Terraform), and cloud services (AWS, GCP). Familiarity with delivery metrics (DORA, SPACE) and platform observability. Proficiency with GenAI-assisted developer tooling and integrating workflows into CI/CD. Experience leading cross-team technical work and mentoring engineers. Benefits: Base salary range: $162,000 - $190,000 USD, plus variable pay (annual bonus, restricted stock). Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, F.S.A.s, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, sick days, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and professional development programs.