How to use Meridian

1. Sign up & pick your role

Create an account with your email. Choose from Data Analyst, Software Engineer, Associate Product Manager, or Growth Analyst. Each role has a completely different company, team, and curriculum.

2. Skills check

Before Day 1, we show you what skills you already have vs what you'll build during the 12-week simulation. This helps you know exactly what you're walking into.

3. Start your day

Click "Start today's work" each day. Your manager will assign a task in your DM channel. Tasks are realistic: no hand-holding, no multiple-choice quizzes.

4. Do the work

Open Today’s task for the complete brief and source files. Work in your editor, then paste or attach your deliverable and choose Submit for review. Chat is for questions. Reviews show the criterion, source evidence and requested change; all required reviewers must accept the same version before you can advance.

5. Hit milestones

At set points in the role there's a milestone. Complete it to unlock the next phase. If you don't finish, your manager will remind you the next day.

Free trial limits

You get 15 messages total on the free trial. This is enough to experience Day 1 and chat with your team. Upgrade to Pro for the full 12-week arc.

FAQ

Do I need to install anything?

No. Everything runs in your browser. For Data Analyst, you may want a SQLite viewer (like DB Browser for SQLite) or you can use Python/Excel.

Can I switch roles?

Not on the same account. Create a new account with a different email to try another role.

What if I get stuck?

Ask your manager in the chat. They're designed to give hints, not answers. You can also check the How to work page for general guidance.

Is my data private?

Yes. Each user's simulation is completely isolated. We don't share your messages, CV, or work with anyone.