Staff Software Engineer
Jimmy Truong
I build scalable web applications, integrations, and product features across SaaS platforms, with deep experience in frontend architecture, backend systems, localization, and AI-assisted engineering workflows.
Staff-level engineer focused on architecture, execution, mentoring, and durable product outcomes across high-scale SaaS teams.
About
Engineering leadership with hands-on delivery.
I bring 8+ years of experience across frontend architecture, backend development, integrations, internationalization, localization, and technical strategy.
My work spans core product architecture, enterprise features, developer productivity, cross-functional delivery, and AI-assisted workflows that help teams move faster without losing engineering quality.
Impact
Measurable outcomes
Projects
Personal work
Swift - iOS App
Beat My Best Runs
An iOS app for runners to track personal bests across distances, visualize progress over time, review cumulative split times, and display achievements with home screen widgets.Capabilities
Technical toolkit
Frontend
- TypeScript
- Vite
- Webpack
- Jest
- Vitest
- E2E Testing
Backend
- Go
- Ruby on Rails
- MySQL
- BigQuery
- API Design
Platform
- Google Cloud Platform
- GitHub Actions
- Pub/Sub
- Cloud Functions
Leadership
- Architecture
- Technical Strategy
- Mentorship
- Cross-functional Delivery
Product Depth
- Internationalization
- Localization
- Integrations
- SaaS
Tools
- Neovim
- Jira
- Xcode
- Claude
- Cursor AI
- Figma Make
Experience
From product teams to platform strategy.
Aug 2021 - Present
Bitly - Staff Software Engineer
Contribute to architecture and technical strategy for core product initiatives, mentor engineers, lead cross-functional work, and serve as SME for internationalization, localization, and third-party integrations.- Led internationalization and localization of Bitly's core application ahead of schedule.
- Reduced core frontend production build size by 26.96% by moving localized strings to a CDN.
- Reduced CI build time by 20% through frontend tech stack upgrades.
- Built the Bitly Canva app independently, reaching tens of thousands of daily active users.
Sep 2020 - Aug 2021
Hotel Engine - Software Engineer 3
Built tested API endpoints, developed Salesforce-related product features, and improved system performance through practical design patterns.- Shipped request, integration, and unit tested API work to improve reliability.
- Implemented patterns that reduced load times by 5-10%.
Aug 2018 - Sep 2020
Cloud Elements - Software Engineer
Developed full-stack authentication features, optimized ETL workflows, and partnered directly with clients on technical issues.- Spearheaded a greenfield authentication project supporting client retention.
- Optimized ETL workflows with Google Cloud Functions, BigQuery, and Pub/Sub.
Jan 2018 - Aug 2018
NeverSettle.it - Software Engineer 1
Delivered client-facing integrations and documentation across payments, point-of-sale workflows, and API handoffs.- Improved Urban Mattress point-of-sale workflows with the Clover API.
- Integrated Stripe for a seamless donation feature for Shindig.
Contact
Let's talk about product engineering.
I build scalable products, integrations, and engineering systems for modern SaaS teams.