Jeremiah Via

In this engaging discussion, Jeremiah Via, a Staff Software Engineer at The New York Times, reveals his journey with Clojure and its pivotal role in their search systems. He shares insights on the migration from other languages to Clojure, focusing on its unique advantages in data processing. Jeremiah highlights the integration of AI features, hiring practices prioritizing expertise in search, and effective onboarding methods emphasizing functional thinking. He confidently states he would choose Clojure again for its stability and long-term compatibility, while expressing a desire for enhanced NLP tooling.