Founding Backend Engineer
Meridian
Apply to this jobAs a Backend Engineer, you'll design and enhance the core systems powering our AI capabilities. Your role involves developing scalable APIs, efficiently processing large datasets, and building reliable, performant backend infrastructure.
What You’ll Do
Design and implement robust backend systems supporting AI-driven analytics.
Develop scalable APIs enabling real-time insights and efficient data handling.
Optimize data processing pipelines for large-scale structured and unstructured datasets.
Ensure system security, performance, and reliability at every level of the stack.
Work closely with front-end engineers and data scientists to deliver seamless, high-impact features.
Own key technical decisions, balancing speed with long-term maintainability.
Who You Are
A strong portfolio or GitHub showcasing backend development expertise.
Expertise in Node.js, Typescript and Python with hands-on experience building scalable backend solutions.
Deep familiarity with database systems (PostgreSQL, S3, data lakes etc.) and efficient query design.
Proven track record developing robust data pipelines and experience with distributed systems.
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong grasp of security best practices, API authentication, and performance tuning.
Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-performance startup environment.
Experience in System Prompt Engineering and LLM Output Evaluation.
Compensation (from employer):
$150K – $250K • Offers Equity
Summary
Design and develop scalable backend systems for AI applications, focusing on performance, security, and data pipelines
Job title
Founding Backend Engineer
Experience level
not specified
Industry
software
Location requirements
Candidates in New York City, remote not allowed
Salary
$150K – $250K
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
New York, NY, USA