Enjoyable interview process, nice pay & benefits, great culture - Software Engineer Axios Employee Review

5.0
13 Dec 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The vibe working here is awesome. Axios focuses a lot on behavioral questions during the interview so people here are all great people who are kind, empathetic, and generous. You have entire control over your life - where you want to live when you want to work, and how you are going to get the job done - all is up to you! The work-life balance is incredibly good here at Axios! The pay and benefits are very good for a 4-year start-up and the company is growing in profit each year - amazing! Highly recommended.

Cons

Not in my mind. Maybe Axios gives employees tons of flexibility and because people are spreading across the US - you need to be disciplined and motivated to get the job done because no one really cares about your hours or pushing after you :)

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5.0
27 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

It's the least toxic newsroom I've ever worked in (which isn't saying much) BUT my colleagues genuinely care about me and vice versa. Leadership is pretty transparent and regularly communicates with staff, even when it's hard. I've been given room to grow and learn, and I've seen similar opportunities arise for others.

Cons

There have been some growing pains as the company leaves its start-up era.

1.0
24 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fully remote work, competitive salary

Cons

Other recent reviews are spot on. Culture and morale has deteriorated in recent years, along with any sense of clarity or direction around the company’s mission and goals. The company seems to be growing too quickly with little strategy. Management will make a show of seeking feedback, but companywide decisions are made abruptly and are handed down from the very top. Layoffs have become a frequent occurrence. The institutional focus is less on fostering quality news gathering and sharing, and more on bolstering the appearance that the CEO is some sort of AI guru. Employees are pushed to “use AI” as much as possible with little direction or resources, and concerns about the tech’s limitations are brushed off. The results? Low quality “AI tools,” and a high tolerance for slop oozing its way into previously high quality output. Leadership and a few favorites receive praise, promotions and preferential treatment, but generally employees burn out quickly from frenetic pacing, understaffing and constantly shifting priorities. Many are either checked out or looking for other opportunities. Stay far away.

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