Hi, I'm Brent Austin - Senior Manager / Principal Software Engineer at General Motors
I'm driven to push the boundaries of immersive visual experiences, architecting scalable graphics systems in 3D, AR, and VR. I thrive leading engineering teams through complex challenges to transform innovative ideas into reality.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Pioneered advanced software engineering for robotics at X, the moonshot factory.
Currently leads graphics and simulation initiatives at General Motors.
Can help others architect complex graphics and simulation systems.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering at Amazon
Developed core software engineering skills at Amazon Lab126, contributing to innovative hardware and software projects.
✦ Software Engineering
✦ Amazon Lab126
Robotics and Moonshot Innovation
Led advanced software engineering for the Everyday Robot Project at X, the moonshot factory, focusing on robotics and AI.
✦ Robotics
✦ AI
✦ X, the moonshot factory
Augmented Reality Leadership
Managed teams and drove technical strategy for AR/VR experiences at Niantic, a leader in location-based augmented reality.
✦ AR/VR
✦ Simulation
✦ Niantic
Automotive Graphics and Simulation
Currently leading graphics and simulation initiatives at General Motors, shaping the future of automotive technology.
✦ 3D Graphics
✦ Simulation
✦ General Motors
💪🏻 Superpowers
Pioneering Immersive Technologies
Driving innovation in 3D, AR, and VR
✦ Shipped scalable graphics architectures for real-time rendering.
✦ Developed efficient asset pipelines and production workflows.
✦ Optimized performance across complex simulation systems.
Technical Leadership in Graphics
Guiding teams to build cutting-edge visual experiences
✦ Led senior engineering teams at leading tech companies.
✦ Managed cross-functional efforts for product delivery.
✦ Mentored engineers in advanced graphics development.
Architecting Scalable Systems
Designing robust solutions for demanding applications
✦ Built high-performance graphics engines.
✦ Engineered solutions for interactive 3D environments.
✦ Ensured system scalability for future growth.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring new frontiers in real-time rendering and simulation.
✦ Connecting with innovators in AR, VR, and advanced visualization.
✦ Finding collaborators for next-generation immersive projects.
I can help with
✦ Architecting complex graphics and simulation systems.
✦ Leading engineering teams to deliver high-impact projects.
✦ Advising on strategies for 3D, AR, and VR product development.
I would love your help on
✦ Insights into emerging trends in spatial computing.
✦ Connections to researchers in novel rendering techniques.
✦ Opportunities to explore cross-industry applications of simulation.