Merit
Software Engineer – Join Exceptional Startups & Scale-ups
MeritIreland1 day ago
ContractRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology

About Merit

Merit is the ultimate AI recruiter for software engineers. We give you what only the top 1% have traditionally had — a personal recruiter who deeply understands your story, champions your strengths, and connects you directly with hiring managers at elite startups and scale-ups.

Whether you’re looking for your next challenge in a fast-growing startup or a venture-backed company building category-defining products, Merit helps you get there — faster.


Why Work With Merit

Instead of applying to dozens of jobs and sending résumés into the void, you can spend 20 minutes speaking with Merit. She’ll understand your background, ambitions, and preferences — and use that to match you with dozens of roles where you’ll thrive.


✅ Access exclusive engineering opportunities across high-growth startups and scale-ups.

✅ Get fast-tracked into hiring manager conversations when there’s a strong match.

✅ Choose remote-first or in-office roles across Europe and beyond.


About the Roles

We’re actively hiring software engineers for a range of positions, from backend and full-stack engineers to product-focused developers working on cutting-edge AI products. While each role varies by company, most opportunities involve:


  • Designing and building scalable systems and APIs used by thousands of users.
  • Developing AI-powered features and integrating with major platforms and services.
  • Collaborating directly with founding teams to shape product direction and technical strategy.
  • Contributing to products from the earliest stages — with impact, ownership, and autonomy.


What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Python, TypeScript, or similar modern languages.
  • Experience building APIs, distributed systems, or integrating third-party services.
  • Solid database knowledge and production experience with modern cloud infrastructure.
  • A builder’s mindset — eager to solve complex problems, ship quickly, and learn fast.


Highly valued:

  • Experience working with AI/ML tools or data-intensive systems.
  • Previous work in fast-moving startups or product-led companies.


How It Works

  • Meet Merit – Spend 20 minutes speaking with Merit about your background, goals, and preferences.
  • Get Matched – Merit searches across dozens of roles and identifies opportunities that are a strong fit.
  • Fast-Track to Interviews – Top candidates are introduced directly to hiring managers.


This is your chance to discover opportunities you might never have found on your own — and have an personal recruiter working tirelessly on your behalf.


Ready to explore your next chapter?

Meet Merit today and get matched with roles that match your ambition and potential.

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