Engineering Manager
Core
Lead engineering teams to adopt, build, and operate modern tools supporting Axios's growth-focused media platforms.
Role type
Senior hands-on Engineering Manager (player-coach)
Builds
Modern web platforms and tools for a news media company
Domain
Media / News / Web Technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Backend or full-stack web development, System design, AI fluency, Coaching, Product instinct, Code quality focus, Prioritization
Preferred skills
Coaching ICs to tech leads, Pod/squad model experience, API-driven architectures, PDLC experience
Technologies
AI-assisted development tools, Agentic workflows
Responsibilities
Lead a team of engineers while contributing directly to code and architecture, Drive high-quality delivery by clearing obstacles, Coach engineers through feedback and pairing, Partner with Product and Design to align priorities, Uphold code quality and system reliability, Evolve agentic workflows and AI practices, Protect team focus by prioritizing high-impact work, Remove blockers to improve velocity
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
