Software Engineer

Meridian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian in New York, NY is seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain backend systems powering AI-driven products. You will focus on performance, reliability, and scalability, writing clean code, implementing APIs, and integrating data sources.

You will collaborate with product and AI teams, participate in code reviews, and contribute to the evolution of the software stack through documentation and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong foundation in CS, algorithms, data structures, and systems fundamentals.
• Proficiency in software development and shipping production-quality code.
• Hands-on backend development experience, APIs and services.
• Familiarity with Python and TypeScript; relational or NoSQL databases.
• Comfort in Linux environments; using Git and standard dev tooling.
• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team and own projects end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend systems and services powering AI-driven products.
• Implement APIs and integrate data sources.
• Participate in code reviews; improve development processes; troubleshoot production issues.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and documentation.

Skills

CS fundamentals

Backend development

APIs

OOP

Python

TypeScript

Databases (SQL/NoSQL)

Linux

Git & dev tooling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

Company Description

Meridian brings context-aware AI agents to industries that have traditionally been overlooked in technology adoption such as supply chain, manufacturing, staffing and more. The company works closely with sector experts to automate operations, enhance decision-making, and unlock new efficiencies through applied AI. Meridian is backed by leading investors, including Sunflower Capital, Pear VC, SV Angel, and angels from Anthropic. Team members join a fast-moving environment where they can shape products from the ground up and see their work deployed directly in critical industry workflows.

Role Description

The Software Engineer role at Meridian is a full-time, on-site position based in New York, NY. In this role, the engineer designs, builds, and maintains backend systems and services that power AI-driven products, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability. Day-to-day responsibilities include writing clean, maintainable code, implementing APIs, integrating data sources, and collaborating with product and AI teams to translate requirements into technical solutions. The role also involves participating in code reviews, improving development processes, and troubleshooting production issues to ensure smooth operation of customer-facing systems. Engineers are expected to contribute to architectural decisions, documentation, and continuous improvement of the overall software stack.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Computer Science, including algorithms, data structures, and systems fundamentals.


• Proficiency in Software Development and Programming, with experience shipping production-quality code.


• Hands-on experience in Back-End Web Development, including building and maintaining APIs and services.


• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and their application in modern codebases.


• Experience with Python, TypeScript and relational or NoSQL databases.


• Comfort working in Linux-based environments, using version control (Git) and standard development tooling.


• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team, communicate clearly, and take ownership of projects from design through deployment.


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience; prior experience with AI/ML systems or data-intensive applications is a plus.