Lead Full-Stack Architect for AI Platform

Meridian Labs; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Labs in Boston is seeking a Principal Full-Stack Engineer to drive product development in an open source platform for large language models. The role requires over 10 years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in Python, and a strong capability in mentoring engineers. Responsibilities include building production features, making high-impact technical decisions, and engaging with the open source community. The position offers a competitive salary between $225,000 and $325,000, with benefits and a preference for hybrid or in-person work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• 3+ years building production systems in Python.
• Experience leading architecture for complex full-stack applications.
• Track record of owning and delivering major product initiatives.
• History of mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Build and ship production features using Python and related technologies.
• Own major systems and make high-impact technical decisions.
• Mentor other engineers and elevate the team’s capabilities.
• Drive product direction by synthesizing user feedback.
• Steward the open source community by setting standards.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Production systems in Python

Complex full-stack applications

Mentoring engineers

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Meridian Labs in Boston is seeking a Principal Full-Stack Engineer to drive product development in an open source platform for large language models. The role requires over 10 years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in Python, and a strong capability in mentoring engineers. Responsibilities include building production features, making high-impact technical decisions, and engaging with the open source community. The position offers a competitive salary between $225,000 and $325,000, with benefits and a preference for hybrid or in-person work.