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      Wonderful Colleagues and Challenging Work - Senior Software Engineer The Washington Post Employee Review

      5.0
      Feb 17, 2021
      Senior software engineer
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      Pros

      Work with some of the best and brightest, not just in engineering but across broad sectors of the company. There are new and interesting challenges to solve everyday in our infrastructure and apps. The work we do feels important and is rewarding. There is a tremendous amount of empathy for you as an individual (and your growth). It's a more diverse environment than I've ever worked in.

      Cons

      WaPo Engineering is growing fast so naturally there are challenges to scaling up, this means you may not have peers with the time to hold your hand as you navigate the learning curve. Engineering compensation is not as competitive as the top tech companies.

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      Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We're glad it's been a positive experience working with the team and leadership. As you navigate the rapid growth in Engineering, you're always free to confidentially email us at life@washpost.com if you have observations or feedback. Thanks for being part of the team!

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      5.0
      May 12, 2026
      Intern
      Recommend
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      Pros

      THE BEST INTERNSHIP EVER! The staff and manager was so nice

      Cons

      Nothing bad to say at all tbh

      1.0
      Jun 25, 2026
      Product designer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Supporting journalism is the one good thing.

      Cons

      The culture needs improvement, with a strict in-office policy that may not work well for everyone. There also seems to be ongoing challenges with employee retention, which can impact team morale, consistency, and long-term stability. The tech guild and unions made me feel really uncomfortable with coworkers protesting outside the office.

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