Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable REST APIs
• Build and optimize backend services using Golang and Python
• Design and evolve database schemas and performant queries
• Collaborate with front-end engineers, designers, and product managers
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
• Monitor system health and improve performance and scalability
• Leverage AI tools like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code to accelerate development
• Participate in code reviews and propose architectural improvements

Requirements

• 2–5+ years in backend or full-stack development
• Hands-on experience in Golang and/or Python
• Strong understanding of designing and consuming RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with relational databases like Postgres or MySQL
• Experience with unit and integration testing
• Comfort using AI tooling in daily workflows
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP)
• Experience with gRPC services
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Honeycomb
• Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and security best practices
• Experience with performance or load testing

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• 12-week paid primary caregiver leave
• 18-20 weeks continuous leave for birth-givers
• Generous vacation policy and holidays
• Annual learning and development stipend
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
• Mental health and telehealth services

About the Company

Axios is a growth-focused media company dedicated to helping people get smarter, faster on what matters through clinical, trustworthy, and informative news.