Summary
Xiang Li is a software engineer with a decade of experience building AI-enhanced products and developer tooling across top tech companies and startups. He currently explores genAI-driven search experiences at Coupang, following a track record leading Retool's Developer Toolchain to streamline the full software lifecycle. Based in San Francisco, he also serves as a VC scout for UpHonest Capital, evaluating early-stage AI-centric opportunities. At Google, he led ML-driven improvements in Google Discover as a tech lead and built full-stack systems for Google My Business, emphasizing scalable pipelines and performance. Earlier at Silvus Technologies, he cut page render times by 80% and automated front-end workflows, demonstrating impact across frontend and backend. He holds a BS in Optical Engineering from Zhejiang University and advanced leadership credentials from Stanford LEAD, with an MS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from UCLA, underscoring a strong blend of engineering depth and strategic thinking.
11 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Stanford LEAD Professional Certificate, Stanford LEAD Professional Certificate at Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Master of Science - MS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Master of Science - MS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering at University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science (BS), optical engineering, Bachelor of Science (BS), optical engineering at Zhejiang University
English, Chinese