Sr. Software Engineer (AI)

MeridianLink, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MeridianLink, Inc. seeks a Senior Software Engineer (AI) to lead complex software initiatives across backend and frontend. You will influence architecture, mentor engineers, and ensure reliability while collaborating with Product, QA, and DevOps.

We expect deep C#/NET expertise, React/TypeScript, SQL, APIs, and cloud-native experience, plus familiarity with AI tooling. This role combines hands-on coding with technical leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Deep knowledge of C#, .NET, .NET Core and modern application frameworks.
• Experience with React.js, TypeScript/JavaScript, SQL, and APIs.
• Strong backend and frontend engineering experience.
• Experience with cloud-native application development.
• Experience with AI development tools and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of APIs, distributed systems, and CI/CD.
• Ability to independently lead complex technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of complex software systems and services.
• Influence architecture and modernization initiatives.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and technical coaching.
• Support operational excellence and production reliability.
• Partner closely with Product, QA, and DevOps teams.

Skills

Software experience

C#

.NET

.NET Core

Modern frameworks

React.js

TypeScript

JavaScript

SQL

APIs

Cloud-native

AI tools

Distributed systems

CI/CD

Technical leadership

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (AI)

Position Summary

This Senior Software Engineer is a senior technical contributor responsible for delivering scalable, maintainable, and reliable software solutions while helping guide technical implementation across the team. This role combines hands‑on engineering with mentorship, technical leadership, and collaboration across product and platform initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Lead implementation of complex software systems and services

• Influence architecture and modernization initiatives

• Mentor engineers through code reviews and technical coaching

• Support operational excellence and production reliability

• Partner closely with Product, QA, and DevOps teams

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience

• Deep knowledge of C#, .NET, .NET Core and modern application frameworks

• Experience with React.js, TypeScript/JavaScript, SQL, and APIs

• Strong backend and frontend engineering experience

• Experience with cloud-native application development

• Experience with AI development tools and methodologies

• Strong understanding of APIs, distributed systems, and CI/CD

• Ability to independently lead complex technical initiatives

Why This Role Is Interesting

We value engineers who enjoy building, improving, and simplifying systems. This role provides the opportunity to work across product, platform, and engineering initiatives that directly influence customer experience and business outcomes.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role is measured through technical contribution, collaboration, engineering quality, operational reliability, and the ability to positively influence team effectiveness and software delivery outcomes.