$150 / month
2 calls per month (60min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
Hands-on support
I’m a Senior Software Engineer with over eight years of experience building large-scale, user-focused products at Netflix, Amazon, and Spotify. My background spans frontend and full-stack development, specializing in React, TypeScript, Python, and Java to deliver fast, reliable, and visually engaging applications used by hundreds of millions of users.
At Netflix, I help lead the development of the company’s in-house ad-serving platform—engineering low-latency Java microservices, GraphQL APIs, and React/D3 dashboards that power high-quality, personalized ad experiences worldwide. Previously at Amazon, I modernized the Demand-Side Platform (DSP) with React, GraphQL, and event-driven Java services, simplifying campaign workflows and improving data performance for advertisers managing billions in ad spend. Earlier at Spotify, I contributed to the Ads Manager web app, building React frontends and Python-based services that enabled global ad operations with sub-200ms response times.
Across these roles, I’ve focused on bridging frontend polish with backend performance—crafting intuitive interfaces backed by resilient systems. I thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments, partnering with designers, ML engineers, and product managers to align technical decisions with business goals.
I’m passionate about scalable design systems, distributed architectures, and high-performance user interfaces that make technology feel seamless. Above all, I love building products that delight users and drive measurable impact.
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Shiyao Wang
Senior Software Engineer at Netflix
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