Meridian · 2 months ago
Founding Backend Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $250K/yrMeridian is a company focused on AI capabilities, and they are seeking a Founding Backend Engineer to design and enhance their core systems. The role involves developing scalable APIs, processing large datasets, and building reliable backend infrastructure to support AI-driven analytics.
Health Care
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
Meridian
Meridian in Michigan’s (Meridian) mission is to continuously improve the quality of care in a low-resource environment.
Founded in 1997
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Nick Rotondo
Chief Financial Officer
Jovan Jamison
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