About this role

Meridian AI, Inc.

Director of Engineering

Remote

Full time

Own technical research and vendor selection. Lead evaluation of data enrichment providers, integration partners, and technical tools including vendor outreach, requirements mapping, feature comparison, cost analysis, and recommendations.
Architect technical solutions. Work with customer and product leaders to implement technical solutions and scale the application based on business requirements and UI/UX design.
Prepare engineering documentation. Create resources including research, vendor selection rubrics, metrics, profiling, and reporting for the engineering team and for C-suite review and approval.
Manage engineering leads. Provide technical direction and oversight to engineering leads, ensuring projects stay on track and align with architectural vision.
Handle customer-facing technical communication. Join customer calls to discuss technical requirements, integrations, system architecture, and implementation details with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Translate technical complexity. Bridge the gap between engineering teams and business stakeholders, explaining concepts clearly to customers, product teams, and leadership.
Leading and mentoring engineering teams. Provide architectural guidance and remove blockers that prevent teams from moving forward on complex projects.
Establish technical partnerships. Build relationships with vendors and integration partners, negotiating pricing and ensuring alignment.

Who you are:

Experienced engineer with strong architectural knowledge. Understand code (especially Python) and can speak with engineers, but not expected to write code daily. At least 7 years of experience in technical roles with increasing responsibility.
Exceptional communicator. Comfortable presenting to customers, explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and maintaining clear documentation.
Research-driven problem solver. Skilled at evaluating technical options, comparing vendors, identifying requirements, and making data-informed recommendations.
Experienced people manager. Comfortable managing managers and providing technical direction without micromanaging.
Vendor negotiation experience. Comfortable managing vendor relationships and evaluating existing partnerships and selecting new vendors and negotiating partnerships.
High agency and self-directed. Can own ambiguous projects from start to finish without constant oversight.
Startup mentality. Excited about building processes and wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced, high-growth, self-directed environment.

Bonus Experience:

SaaS or enterprise software architecture experience
Background in fintech, CRM platforms, or data-intensive applications
Experience with Azure infrastructure, certificates are welcome
Direct experience with Python, Django, API design, integrations, and/or AI infrastructure
Familiarity with private equity or financial services workflows
Previous experience as a Solutions Architect or Technical Architect

Why Join Us:

Be the CTO's strategic partner. Shape technical direction for a platform used by top-tier investment firms.
Own meaningful technical decisions. Drive vendor strategy, integration architecture, and system design that directly impacts product success.
Build what the best investors use. Work on technology that powers over $500B in assets under management.

$170,000 - $200,000 per year

Director of Engineering