Full-Time

Data Engineer

Updated on 8/1/2026

MeridianLink

MeridianLink

501-1,000 employees

Cloud-based LOS and automated decisioning SaaS

Compensation Overview

$95k - $120k/yr

Remote in USA

Remote

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
Streamlit
Python
Node.js
Apache Spark
SQL
ETL
Data Engineering
Jenkins
Flask
Data Modeling
DevOps
Databricks

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Requirements
  • Two to four years of professional experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, or related roles.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Python and SQL for building scalable data pipelines and transformation logic.
  • Experience with Apache Spark, Parquet, and Azure Databricks, including Databricks workflows, Delta Lake, Delta Sharing, and Unity Catalog.
  • Strong SQL expertise, including performance tuning, indexing, partitioning, query optimization, and stored procedure development.
  • Solid understanding of ETL/ELT methodologies, data warehousing principles, and modern data engineering best practices.
  • Experience designing and implementing data models to support analytics, reporting, and operational use cases.
  • Experience supporting or working with business intelligence tools such as Sisense or similar platforms.
  • Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines and version control practices, such as GitLab, Jenkins, or equivalent.
  • Experience working in fast-paced product environments with an emphasis on delivery, maintainability, and minimizing technical debt.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data products for internal and external consumers.
  • Build and optimize batch and near real-time data ingestion, transformation, and delivery processes.
  • Integrate data from internal and external sources to support business, reporting, and analytics requirements.
  • Collaborate with data architects, analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions and support Sisense dashboards and analytics assets.
  • Design and implement data models that support reporting, analytics, and operational use cases.
  • Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance through monitoring, validation, automated testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Write maintainable, well-documented, and testable code; participate in code reviews; and leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Support continuous integration and continuous delivery, infrastructure automation, technical documentation, and continuous improvements to data architecture, tooling, and engineering practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience building lightweight data applications or internal tools using frameworks such as Streamlit, Dash, Flask, Gradio, Shiny, or Node.js.
  • Experience in financial services or regulated environments.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing business needs.

MeridianLink provides cloud-based software for financial institutions like banks, credit unions, and fintechs. It offers subscription SaaS products such as loan origination systems that track the loan process from application to approval, and automated decisioning engines that use data to speed up and improve lending decisions. The platform also includes data reporting and business intelligence tools to help clients analyze performance and make better strategic choices. MeridianLink charges ongoing fees for access to its cloud software, creating a steady revenue stream as it continuously updates its solutions. The company differentiates itself by bundling multiple financial-process tools into a single platform, enabling clients to operate more efficiently and rely on data-driven insights. Its goal is to enhance digital banking experiences and streamline operations for its customers, helping them serve members faster and more effectively.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Irvine, California

Founded

1998

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • New integrations with Addy AI and Areal.ai reduce closing disclosure balancing time from 45 minutes to 4 minutes.
  • Millie's Doc Agent scheduled for Q4 2026 automates document workflows and accelerates application-to-funding speed.
  • Plaid income verification integration drives 80% conversion in lending flows for community lenders using MeridianLink Consumer.

What critics are saying

  • nCino and Ellie Mae white-labeled platforms cut onboarding time by 6 months, eroding MeridianLink's deal win rate in 2026–2027.
  • Millie's Doc Agent may miss Q4 2026 launch due to workflow complexity, causing 30% customer churn in mortgage LOS segment.
  • Regulatory scrutiny over AI pre-underwriting under new CFPB guidelines could force suspension of AI features, losing 25% consumer lending revenue.

What makes MeridianLink unique

  • MeridianLink embeds role-based AI agent Millie directly into its One platform to streamline lending workflows.
  • The company integrates hundreds of partners like Areal.ai and Addy AI to automate mortgage operations within its LOS.
  • MeridianLink offers a unified cloud-based suite covering consumer, mortgage, HELOC, and indirect lending for over 2,000 clients.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Company Match

Remote Work Options

Stock Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

7%
Addy AI
Jun 17th, 2026
Addy AI is Integrated with MeridianLink: 5-minute AI pre-underwriting, right inside the LOS.

Addy AI is Integrated with MeridianLink: 5-minute AI pre-underwriting, right inside the LOS. Jun 17, 2026. Michael vandi. Mortgage teams do not need another tab, another portal, or another workflow to manage. They need intelligence where the work already happens. That is why Addy AI, Inc. is excited to announce that Addy AI is now integrated with MeridianLink Mortgage. MeridianLink customers can now use Addy AI agents directly inside their existing MeridianLink workflow to review loan files, surface documentation gaps, analyze guideline fit, and pre-underwrite loans in under 5 minutes. No new system for loan officers to learn. No separate AI workspace for processors to monitor. No copying loan data into a disconnected tool. Addy AI brings mortgage-native AI agents into the LOS so teams can move faster while keeping the loan file, documents, conditions, and review process connected to the source of truth. Why this matters. Lenders are under pressure to move faster without adding operational risk. Loan officers want cleaner submissions. Processors want fewer document surprises. Underwriters want files that arrive with the right context. Executives want more throughput without increasing headcount or creating fragmented workflows. The hard part is that the mortgage file is still complex. A single loan can involve borrower data, credit, income, assets, property, AUS findings, guideline overlays, conditions, documents, notes, and lender-specific policy. When AI sits outside the LOS, teams still have to bridge the gap manually. With Addy AI inside MeridianLink, the AI agent can work where the loan already lives. What MeridianLink customers can now do with Addy AI. 1. Pre-underwrite loans in under 5 minutes. Addy AI reviews loan data, uploaded documents, guideline requirements, and lender-specific instructions to generate a pre-underwriting analysis that helps teams understand the file earlier. The goal is not to replace the underwriter. The goal is to help the team prepare cleaner files, identify potential issues sooner, and reduce avoidable back-and-forth before the file reaches final review. 2. Surface documentation gaps before they slow the file down. Addy AI can help identify missing or incomplete items, such as: * Paystubs without W-2s * Bank statements with missing pages * Incomplete asset documentation * Expired IDs * Unclear condition responses * Guideline items that need additional support Instead of discovering these issues late in the process, teams can act earlier. 3. Generate clearer file summaries and conditional approval drafts. For workflows that use conditional approvals or internal review summaries, Addy AI can help draft structured outputs that mirror the lender's workflow language. Teams can review, edit, validate, and use the output as a starting point. This keeps humans in control while reducing the manual work of reading through the entire file from scratch. 4. Keep teams inside MeridianLink. The biggest adoption blocker for mortgage technology is workflow change. Addy AI was built around the opposite idea: meet the team where they already work. For MeridianLink customers, that means AI assistance is available in the existing loan workflow, without forcing users to jump into a separate system just to get value. 5. Support the next generation of loan operations. MeridianLink already helps lenders streamline the mortgage process with an extensible platform, workflow automation, and integrations. Addy AI adds mortgage-specific intelligence on top of that foundation. Together, the experience is simple: Your LOS remains the system of record, and AI agents help teams understand what needs attention next. Example workflow. A loan officer submits a file through MeridianLink. Before the processor or underwriter spends time manually reviewing every document, Addy AI runs a pre-underwriting review. The agent checks the loan against the lender's guidelines and available documents, then produces a structured analysis across areas like: * Credit * Income * Assets * Property * Conditions The team can quickly see: * What looks complete * What may be missing * What needs human review * Which conditions or guideline items may need support * What should be cleaned up before the file moves forward The result is a faster, clearer first pass. The human team still makes the judgment calls, but they start with a more organized file. Built for mortgage teams, not generic AI demos. Addy AI is purpose-built for mortgage workflows. Its agents understand loan files, borrower documents, AUS findings, lender guidelines, condition workflows, and the operational handoffs between loan officers, processors, underwriters, and closing teams. That matters because mortgage AI is not about answering generic questions. It is about helping real teams move real files through a regulated, document-heavy process. Thank you to its early MeridianLink customers. This integration was shaped by forward-thinking lenders who wanted AI in the place where their teams already work. Available now. Addy AI is now integrated with MeridianLink Mortgage. MeridianLink customers can use Addy AI agents to support pre-underwriting, file review, document review, and operational workflows directly connected to their LOS environment. Bi-directional syncing is also live and is generally available. Ready to see it live? If your team uses MeridianLink and wants to see how AI agents can help pre-underwrite loans in under 5 minutes, book a live demo with Addy AI. Start closing more loans - Book your demo today. Stay ahead of the competition and discover how AI can accelerate your loan origination process, reduce manual work, and help you close more deals in less time. Book a demo today and start experiencing the future of lending.

Business Wire
Mar 9th, 2026
TazWorks integrates AI-powered decisioning to cut background screening errors by 30-50x and processing times by 35%

TazWorks, a background screening technology platform powered by MeridianLink, has integrated Cerebrum Synapse, an AI-powered decisioning engine, into its InstaScreen platform. The integration helps consumer reporting agencies address operational bottlenecks including slow turnaround times, error-prone decisions and rising costs. Synapse acts as an intelligent assistant that pre-processes records, identifies jurisdictions for criminal dispatching, and flags relevant information whilst providing audit trails. The system delivers 35% faster processing times, 30–50 times fewer adjudication errors, and 20–30% operational cost savings at scale. In comparative testing of 5,000 cases, traditional manual processing resulted in 315 errors, whilst Synapse-assisted workflows produced fewer than 20 errors. The AI handles routine decisions whilst flagging complex cases for human review, enabling agencies to scale operations without adding headcount.

PR Newswire
Feb 24th, 2026
MANTL partners with MeridianLink for integrated point-of-sale lending solution

MANTL, an Alkami solution team, has partnered with MeridianLink to launch an integrated point-of-sale solution for banks and credit unions. The API-driven integration connects MANTL's digital front end with MeridianLink's consumer loan origination system, enabling instant approvals, automated KYC checks and seamless application transfers. The solution aims to boost conversion rates through a modern loan application experience whilst reducing manual work through automation. It supports real-time membership verification, creates primary share accounts for new members automatically, and enables cross-sell opportunities based on applicant data profiles. Financial institutions using MeridianLink's underwriting engine can now access MANTL's digital lending platform, offering a unified experience across loans and deposits. MANTL was acquired by Alkami Technology in March 2025.

CUbroadcast
Feb 24th, 2026
MANTL Partners with MeridianLink to Offer Integrated Point-of-Sale (POS) Solution

MANTL partners with MeridianLink to offer integrated point-of-sale (POS) solution. Benjamin Conant MANTL, an Alkami solution team and leading provider of loan and deposit account opening technology, today announced that it is partnering with MeridianLink, a leading provider of lending software platforms for financial institutions. Together, the companies will offer an optional integrated point-of-sale (POS) solution to mutual clients. As part of their shared effort to advance innovation in the loan market, MANTL is broadening access to its high-converting digital lending experience for financial institutions that use the MeridianLink Consumer loan origination system (LOS). The MANTL and MeridianLink integration is the result of close collaboration between two industry leaders. This modern, application programming interface (API)-driven loan application experience connects MANTL's digital front end with MeridianLink's underwriting engine and LOS workflows. The solution allows for instant approvals, automated Know Your Customer (KYC) checks, seamless application transfers, and a unified experience across loans and deposits. Financial institutions will be able to control flexibility, faster decisions, and a seamless customer journey. Key benefits of the MANTL POS and MeridianLink integration include: * Boost conversion rates: Deliver a modern, fintech-grade loan application experience that improves completion rates and reduces drop-off. * Enable faster decisions: Support instant approvals and denials through real-time API connectivity with MeridianLink's underwriting engine. * Reduce manual work: Automate KYC and application transfer to eliminate manual document collection and operational back-and-forth. * Automate memberization: Verify membership eligibility and create primary share accounts for new members in real time. * Unlock cross-sell opportunities: Deliver hyper-personalized cross-sell offers based on an applicant's existing data profile during the account origination workflow. * Unify the digital banking experience: Create a single, consistent applicant experience across loans and deposits using MANTL's front end. "We believe innovation means making modern lending accessible, not just powerful," said Benjamin Conant, chief product officer, Alkami and co-founder, MANTL. "Our integration with MeridianLink allows us to deliver our digital lending experience to institutions that want to modernize their consumer experience. It's a major step forward in expanding our capabilities to service the consumer lending market. Regardless of where a bank or credit union is in their technology journey, they can offer a fintech-grade lending experience that grows relationships through hyper-personalized cross-sells, automation, and digital-first loan origination." Alkami has been certified by J.D. Power in 2024 and 2025 for providing "An Outstanding Mobile Banking Platform Experience."1

Orange County Business Journal
Jan 7th, 2026
Raj Patel Named CTO of Irvine-based MeridianLink

Raj Patel named CTO of irvine-based MeridianLink. Irvine-based MeridianLink, which makes financial software for small banks and credit unions, said it has named industry veteran Raj Patel as the company's new chief technology officer. Most recently, Patel served as Executive in Residence for R&D at Permira, a global private and growth equity firm with more than $80 billion in assets under management. He previously served as senior vice president at Genesys, and held senior technology roles at Symantec, Pinterest, Salesforce, Cisco/Webex and Yahoo. Investment firm Centerbridge Partners purchased MeridianLink in October in a $2 billion deal and delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Want more from the best local business newspaper in the country? Sign-up for its FREE Daily eNews update to get the latest Orange County news delivered right to your inbox!