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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.

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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

8+Years building SaaS products
26.96%Frontend build size reduction
20%CI build time reduction
$55KAdditional ARR from enterprise SSO work

Projects

Personal work

Swift - iOS App

Beat My Best Runs

Built a solo 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.

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