Backend Engineer for Scalable AI Platform (Remote)

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Tysons (VA); On-site; Full time

Job description

Software Development Engineer

About Meibel

Meibel is the platform to build, run & scale generative AI with confidence.

Description

At Meibel , we are transforming the way organizations build and deploy AI. Our platform brings structure, transparency, and accountability to AI systems that power real-world decisions. We’re looking for a Software Development Engineer who is passionate about building secure, scalable systems and thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

This is your opportunity to work at the heart of a product that makes AI reliable, explainable, and ready for production at scale.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement scalable, reliable backend services and APIs using Node.js, Go, or Python
• Architect data workflows and orchestrate complex backend logic using microservices
• Collaborate with frontend, ML, and product teams to bring new features to life
• Manage and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases for performance and reliability
• Containerize and deploy services using Docker and Kubernetes
• Own uptime and performance of backend systems in real-world environments
• Write well-documented, maintainable, and thoroughly tested code
• Troubleshoot, debug, and improve system stability across environments

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of professional experience in backend development
• Proficiency in at least one core language: Node.js , Go , or Python
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS , GCP , or Azure
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation
• Experience with PostgreSQL , MongoDB , or other SQL/NoSQL databases
• Comfort working in CI/CD environments and automating deployments
• Solid grasp of backend system design, security, and performance
• Strong debugging skills and a clean, maintainable coding style

Bonus Points For

• Experience with observability tools like Prometheus , Grafana , or OpenTelemetry
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, AWS CDK, Pulumi)
• Exposure to high-scale systems and distributed architecture
• Knowledge of security practices for APIs and backend systems

Why Join Meibel?

At Meibel, software development engineers play a central role in making AI safe, traceable, and usable in production environments. You’ll be part of a collaborative, low-ego team where your ideas shape the foundation of how businesses build with AI.

• Mission-driven work building infrastructure that brings AI to life responsibly
• Fast-moving team working on hard, meaningful problems
• Modern stack with real-world scale and complexity
• Flexible work environment with support for remote collaboration
• Opportunities for growth through hands-on experience, learning, and innovation