Job Description

The Washington Post Personalization team is looking for a senior software engineer who is excited to create forward-thinking solutions for the next generation of journalism and advertisement. Our team is at the heart of the Post's machine learning strategies to build intelligent and adaptable personalized experiences and business solutions capable of powering the most high-scale websites in the world.

Motivation

You value world-class journalism and are eager to immerse yourself in features and projects that support that mission.'
You are a technically savvy critical thinker who enjoys problem-solving.
You receive feedback enthusiastically and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, debug, and modify software systems using best practices.
Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
Consult with product managers, designers, business owners, and other stakeholders for software design and maintenance.
Establish and regularly review coding standards, testing principles, and deployment processes.
Analyze operational/system requirements, participate in architecture reviews, and present technical briefings.
Work closely with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and other teams to build and scale infrastructure.
Document technical work and ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
3 years of software development experience
3 years of experience working with Relational and NoSQL databases
Preferred Qualifications
3 years of experience with Amazon web services
3 years of experience as a Python Developer with a strong portfolio of projects.
Experience with popular Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, Flask or Pyramid.
Experience with front-end development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
3 years of experience building machine learning products
Excellent verbal/written communication and collaboration skills

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
Nine paid holidays and two personal days
20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
Robust mental health resources
Backup care and caregiver concierge services
Gender affirming services
Pet insurance
Free Post digital subscription
Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

The innovation doesn’t end in the Newsroom – dozens of teams powerThe Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator – how will youImpact Tomorrow?

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