Hi, I'm Zachary Becker - Staff Software Engineer at Cosmos Labs
I am a software engineer driven by the challenge of building reliable, scalable systems. I thrive in high-stakes environments where complex problems require elegant, long-term technical solutions.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Delivered large-scale software solutions during tenures at Google, Facebook, and Coinbase.
Focuses on building robust, scalable infrastructure within the competitive financial technology landscape.
Provides deep expertise in system architecture, code optimization, and technical project execution.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Career Foundation
Began as an engineer at Google focusing on foundational software systems.
✦ Core Engineering
✦ Systems Thinking
Growth and Scaling
Transitioned to Facebook to contribute to large-scale platform engineering efforts.
✦ Platform Scaling
✦ User Impact
FinTech Leadership
Served as a Senior Software Engineer at Coinbase, driving complex financial backend features.
✦ FinTech
✦ Senior Engineering
💪🏻 Superpowers
Scalable Systems Architecture
Engineering robust solutions for massive scale
✦ Design distributed systems that handle heavy transactional volume efficiently.
✦ Implement reliable infrastructure components for mission-critical software services.
FinTech Specialization
Navigating complex security and data environments
✦ Optimize technical flows within highly regulated financial technology platforms.
✦ Ensure data integrity through rigorous testing and modular code implementation.
Technical Execution Excellence
Delivering high-impact code in competitive landscapes
✦ Execute rapid development cycles within fast-paced engineering organizations.
✦ Collaborate across multi-functional teams to resolve blockers quickly.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring new frontiers in decentralized systems and modern software stacks.
✦ Connecting with fellow engineers to discuss emerging architectural patterns.
✦ Identifying collaborative opportunities within high-growth technical communities.
I can help with
✦ Providing technical mentorship for early-stage software engineers.
✦ Reviewing complex system designs to improve scalability and performance.
✦ Sharing insights on navigating high-pressure engineering interview processes.
I would love your help on
✦ Gaining perspective on current trends in early-stage infrastructure startups.
✦ Meeting peers who are navigating career transitions in the tech industry.
✦ Learning about new methodologies for managing distributed technical teams.