Hi, I'm Zach Kirschenbaum - Engineering Manager at Etsy | prev Google
I thrive on building the foundational infrastructure that powers cutting-edge AI, especially Generative AI and LLMs. My passion lies in leading engineering teams to innovate and scale, transforming complex technical challenges into impactful solutions. I love connecting with others who are building the future of tech.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at Microsoft (Health Solutions Group), gaining early exposure to enterprise-level software development.
Currently an Engineering Manager at Etsy, leading teams and driving innovation in core platform development.
Can help others by sharing expertise in building scalable ML infrastructure and fostering high-performing engineering teams.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering
Began career with software engineering internships, building core technical skills.
✦ Internship
✦ Software Development
Core ML & YouTube Engineering
Advanced to Senior Software Engineer roles at Google, focusing on ML infrastructure and YouTube platform development.
✦ Machine Learning
✦ Infrastructure
✦ YouTube
Transition to Management
Moving into an Engineering Manager role at Etsy to lead teams and drive strategic initiatives.
✦ Etsy
✦ Engineering Management
✦ Leadership
💪🏻 Superpowers
ML Infrastructure Architect
Designing and building the backbone for cutting-edge AI.
✦ Specializes in ML Infrastructure, enabling advanced AI capabilities.
✦ Proven ability to develop and deploy large-scale ML systems.
✦ Deep expertise in Generative AI and LLM technologies.
Cross-Functional Engineering Leader
Bridging technical expertise with strategic team guidance.
✦ Leads engineering teams in developing complex software solutions.
✦ Experience across diverse tech environments like Google and Etsy.
✦ Skilled in fostering collaboration and driving project success.
Technical Innovation Catalyst
Translating research into practical, scalable solutions.
✦ Drives innovation in areas like Generative AI and LLMs.
✦ Strong foundation in software development and systems architecture.
✦ Leverages a broad tech stack including Python, Rust, and C++.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with fellow leaders to exchange insights on scaling AI teams.
✦ Discovering emerging trends in ML infrastructure and deployment strategies.
✦ Exploring opportunities to contribute to innovative projects in the AI space.
I can help with
✦ Providing guidance on building robust ML infrastructure and platforms.
✦ Sharing strategies for effective engineering team management and growth.
✦ Offering expertise in Generative AI and Large Language Model applications.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying potential collaborators for next-generation AI research.
✦ Finding mentors with experience in scaling tech organizations.
✦ Discovering emerging startups in the AI and data infrastructure sectors.