Software Engineer
Core
Build resilient, scalable backend services and APIs for Axios' news delivery platforms to serve millions of readers.
Role type
Backend Software Engineer
Builds
High-performance REST APIs, backend services, and data flows for news publishing and delivery.
Domain
Media technology / News delivery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Golang, Python, REST API design, relational databases (Postgres, MySQL), unit and integration testing, system performance optimization, AI tooling (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code)
Preferred skills
Cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP), gRPC, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), observability (Prometheus, Grafana), security best practices, load testing
Technologies
Golang, Python, Postgres, MySQL, Gin, Django, AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, Honeycomb
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable REST APIs; build and optimize backend services for resilience and performance; design and evolve database schemas; write comprehensive automated tests; monitor system health and improve scalability; leverage AI tools to accelerate development and improve code quality.
Seniority
Mid-level (2–5+ years experience), hands-on IC