Software Development Engineer

Meibel; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Meibel is hiring a Software Development Engineer to build scalable backend services for a fast-paced AI platform in Tysons, VA. You will work across Node.js, Go, and Python, focusing on secure, reliable production systems.

Collaborate with frontend, ML, and product teams to deliver features. You will containerize with Docker, deploy via Kubernetes, and own API design, data stores, and performance tuning.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend experience

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs
• Architect data workflows and microservices
• Collaborate with frontend, ML, and product teams
• Manage SQL/NoSQL databases for performance
• Containerize and deploy with Docker and Kubernetes
• Own uptime and performance of backend systems
• Write well-documented, maintainable code
• Troubleshoot and improve system stability

Skills

Node.js

Go

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

CI/CD

Security

Backend design

Debugging

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Software Development Engineer

Full time - Tysons, VA

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

• 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