or apply directly on Axios's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Axios's roles stay open a median of 78 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 84% of Axios's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Axios
- high 31 stale, 0 reposted of 32 open
- Hiring momentum
- 40 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Axios's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Axios.
About this role
As a Full Stack Software Engineer at Axios, you'll be responsible for developing and scaling systems that power the company's core products. Your role will involve end-to-end feature development, including frontend and backend work, utilizing AI tools throughout the software development lifecycle. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key, as you'll work alongside product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality, reliable features that enhance user experience and meet business goals.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Axios as an employer.
What you need
- 2-5+ years of professional software development experience
- Experience in frontend, backend, or full-stack development
- Hands-on experience using agentic coding tools
- Ability to write clear specifications and acceptance criteria
- Experience building production interfaces with JavaScript or TypeScript and React
- Experience building production services and APIs
Nice to have
- Experience building production AI-enabled features
- Experience evaluating and operating AI-enabled systems
- Experience extending AI development environments
- Production experience with Go or Python
- Experience with gRPC, Protocol Buffers, generated clients, or service-oriented architectures
What you get
- 401(k) with employer match
- Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options
- Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution
- Dental and vision coverage
- Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
- Birth-givers have an additional 6-8 weeks of leave
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the tech stack beyond frontend and backend technologies
- Salary range provided but dependent on location and experience
- Emphasis on AI tools may require continuous learning and adaptation
Summarised from Axios's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Axios on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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