Hi, I'm Matt Swartwout - Staff Software Engineer at Google
I'm a Staff Software Engineer at Google, passionate about tackling complex technical challenges and architecting robust systems. I thrive on leading talented teams and driving innovation to make a tangible impact through cutting-edge software solutions. Let's build the future together.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at United Launch Alliance, gaining foundational experience in embedded software engineering.
Currently a Staff Software Engineer at Google, driving innovation in complex software systems.
Can help others by providing strategic guidance on software architecture and team leadership.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Aerospace
Began career with an internship in Embedded Software Engineering at United Launch Alliance, laying a strong foundation in hardware-software integration.
✦ Internship
✦ Embedded Systems
✦ ULA
Google Engineering Resident
Gained broad exposure to Google's engineering practices and diverse technical challenges during the Engineering Resident program.
✦ Residency
✦ Software Development
Progressive Software Engineer
Advanced through Software Engineer roles at Google, taking on increasing responsibility and contributing to significant projects.
✦ Software Engineer
✦ Development
Staff Software Engineer
Currently leading and contributing at a high level as a Staff Software Engineer, focusing on complex technical challenges and team mentorship.
✦ Staff Engineer
✦ Leadership
💪🏻 Superpowers
Embedded Systems Architect
Mastery in low-level software and hardware interaction.
✦ Expertise in VHDL and Verilog for hardware description.
✦ Skilled in C++ for performance-critical embedded applications.
✦ Proficient with ROS for robotics and autonomous systems.
Strategic Technical Leadership
Guiding complex projects from concept to delivery.
✦ Proven ability to lead software engineering teams.
✦ Experience in project management and technical strategy.
✦ Adept at translating business needs into technical roadmaps.
Innovation Catalyst
Driving cutting-edge solutions through technical depth.
✦ Experience in engineering residency programs.
✦ Proficient in Python, Java, and Matlab for diverse applications.
✦ Skilled in system design and architecture for scalability.
I'm excited about
✦ Seeking to connect with innovators in AI and machine learning to explore new applications.
✦ Looking to collaborate on projects that push the boundaries of distributed systems.
✦ Eager to share insights on building high-performing engineering teams.
I can help with
✦ Offer guidance on optimizing C++ performance for embedded systems.
✦ Provide strategic advice on navigating complex software architecture challenges.
✦ Share best practices for leading and mentoring software engineering teams.
I would love your help on
✦ Gain insights into emerging trends in quantum computing.
✦ Find collaborators for open-source projects in robotics.
✦ Connect with experts in advanced embedded security.