The New York Times: Staff Design Technologist, New A.I. Products & Platforms

Salary: $160,000 - $192,000 USD

Location: Remote - USA

Are you a design technologist with a passion for journalism, design, and technology? The New York Times is seeking a talented individual to join their team as a Staff Design Technologist for their New A.I. Products & Platforms mission. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the way A.I. technologies are used in one of the world's most renowned newsrooms.

Founded with the mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world, The New York Times is a leading, independent source of journalism. With a world-class digital and app destination, they are constantly evolving to meet the needs of their readers and remain at the forefront of the media industry. As they continue to focus on their essential subscription strategy, they are looking for a Design Technologist to help design and prototype compelling A.I. experiences.

As a Staff Design Technologist, you will play a crucial role in creating the next generation of A.I.-powered products for The New York Times. You will collaborate with team members across departments to identify and address user challenges, use APIs and platforms to create product experiences, and uphold the highest levels of journalistic and product excellence. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to grow and support more junior design team members, promote a culture of learning and collaboration, and participate in regular design rituals to give and receive feedback.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create clear, high-fidelity prototypes of new A.I.-powered experiences
• Test and assess applications of generative A.I. through live A.I. APIs
• Collaborate with engineers to determine how A.I. infrastructure and services should be integrated into client apps
• Guide product strategy and concept development, ensuring focus on important problems and designing effective solutions
• Create UX artifacts to assess a range of editorial and consumer scenarios
• Lead conversations and make decisions with the cross-functional leadership team
• Contribute to the development of design standards and systems
• Communicate team's work to leadership within the company
• Shape and participate in team and Product Design rituals to improve processes
• Demonstrate support for the company's values of journalistic independence and commitment to seeking the truth and helping people understand the world

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience as a design technologist or UX engineer, with recent experience creating coded prototypes for native apps that use datasets
• 7+ years of experience with interaction design and prototyping, including a portfolio showcasing a strong attention to detail for micro-interactions, motion, and accessibility best practices
• 7+ years of experience working with user research and data analysis teams to inform product and UX decisions
• Experience building user interfaces that integrate with LLMs (Language Models)
• Experience refining A.I.'s tone, format, and behavior to align with brand guidelines and product goals
• Experience working in agile environments where requirements change frequently

Preferred Qualifications:

• A deep curiosity for journalism and the future of the information ecosystem

To find out more or apply for this role, please use the following link: Apply here

The New York Times Company is committed to being the world's best source of independent, reliable, and quality journalism. They believe in the power of diversity and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's 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 personal characteristics protected by law. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers benefits such as remote work flexibility, a commitment to personal and professional growth, and a collaborative and inclusive work culture. If you have a criminal history, the company encourages you to apply and will consider applications in accordance with applicable "Fair Chance" laws. For more information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants, please click here.

To find out more or apply for this role, please use the following link: Apply here