Max Lever
About Max Lever
Max Lever is a Senior Software Engineer at The New York Times, specializing in Growth Platforms. He has a diverse background in software engineering and design, with previous roles at Axios, MIT Media Lab, and Harvard University.
Current Role at The New York Times
Max Lever serves as a Senior Software Engineer in the Growth Platforms team at The New York Times. He has been in this position since 2021, contributing to various projects aimed at enhancing user engagement and subscription services. Lever has co-led initiatives to improve documentation across the product and tech organization, which comprises approximately 600 personnel. His work also includes centralizing subscription presentation across multiple internal systems, thereby streamlining processes and improving efficiency.
Previous Experience at Axios
Prior to his current role, Max Lever worked at Axios as a Full Stack Engineer from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure in the Greater New York City Area, he was involved in developing and maintaining web applications, contributing to the company's growth and user experience. His experience at Axios provided him with a solid foundation in full-stack development and collaboration within a fast-paced media environment.
Educational Background
Max Lever holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science, Interactive Media, and Ethics from Northeastern University, where he studied from 2013 to 2018. He also participated in an exchange program at Sciences Po, focusing on Political Philosophy and Social Science in 2016. Additionally, he completed his high school education at Lycee Rochambeau French International School, earning a French Scientific Baccalauréat.
Consulting and Teaching Roles
In 2018, Max Lever worked as a Software Consultant at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University for four months. He also served as a Guest Lecturer at Parsons School of Design - The New School in 2020 for one month. These roles allowed him to share his expertise and engage with students and professionals in the fields of technology and design.
Technical Contributions and Initiatives
Max Lever has made significant contributions to improving technical processes at The New York Times. He streamlined the candidate experience to enhance the recruiting process and reduced technical onboarding time for new team members by twelve times through effective documentation and automation of the development setup. His initiatives reflect a commitment to operational efficiency and team collaboration.