About this opportunity
Meridian Labs lists this Principal Full-Stack Engineer opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Meridian Labs is building an open source platform for the research and evaluation of large language models. We’re looking for a Principal Full-Stack Engineer to contribute to development across our platform — from the React-based interfaces researchers use daily to the Python infrastructure that powers evaluation workflows.
You’ll help build the vision and architecture for how AI researchers interact with and understand model behavior. This role combines deep technical leadership across the stack with product sensibility and stewardship of our open source community.
Responsibilities
Build and ship production features using Python and related technologies
Own major systems and make high-impact technical decisions that shape the product
Mentor other engineers and elevate the team’s capabilities across the stack
Drive product direction by synthesizing user feedback and identifying opportunities
Steward our open source community—setting standards, reviewing PRs, and engaging contributors
Communicate technical strategy to leadership and stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of software engineering experience
3+ years building production systems in Python
Experience leading architecture for complex full-stack applications
Track record of owning and delivering major product initiatives
History of mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction
Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset
Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred Qualifications
Background in data visualization or complex UI for technical users
Experience leading open source projects or communities
Familiarity with AI safety, model evaluation, or ML operations
Experience with Inspect AI or similar evaluation platforms
Experience with cloud infrastructure and deployment
Location
Meridian Labs is based in Boston, MA. We prefer in-person or hybrid work.
Compensation
$225,000 – $325,000 with benefits, commensurate with experience.
Applying
To apply, please email the following to :
Your resume
LinkedIn URL (if available)
GitHub URL (if available)
A brief summary of why you’re interested in joining Meridian Labs
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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