Software Development Engineer

Meibel; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Meibel in Tysons, VA is seeking a Software Development Engineer to build secure, scalable backend systems for our AI platform. You’ll design backend services and APIs using Node.js, Go, or Python, and collaborate with frontend, ML, and product teams.

You’ll containerize with Docker and Kubernetes, manage SQL and NoSQL databases, and ensure uptime and performance in production. The role offers a fast-paced, impact‑driven environment with opportunities to grow and influence how AI is built and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Node.js, Go, or Python.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs.
• Architect data workflows and microservice-based backend systems.
• Collaborate with frontend, ML, and product teams to deliver features.
• Manage and optimize SQL/NoSQL databases for performance.
• Containerize and deploy services with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Own uptime and performance of backend systems in production.
• Write clean, well-documented, tested code.
• Troubleshoot and improve system stability across environments.

Skills

Backend development

RESTful API design

Proficiency in Node.js/Go/Python

CI/CD familiarity

Cloud platforms awareness

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Meibel Software Development Engineer Tysons, VA · Full time

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