# Anya Petrova > Software @ Meta Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/anyapetrova I have been a software engineer for most of my life but in love with Physics ever since I remember myself. Somewhere along the way, I found myself as an engineer at a quantum computer (Rigetti), which is when my passion for physics got re-ignited. Now, I am exploring ways to apply my algorithms, ML, and engineering skills in Physics research and to eventually get back to where I started: on a quest to understand how this whole universe is glued together! ## Work Experience ### Sr. Software Engineer @ Meta Jan 2024 – Present | Menlo Park, California, United States ### Sr. Software Engineer @ ŌURA Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Founder / Software Engineer / Quantum Computing Consulting @ Blue Quantum Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area www.bluequantum.io Working with technology companies on discovery and implementation of Quantum Computing solutions into their software architecture and business model. ### Software Engineer II @ Uber Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area Routing Engine Team (MAPS). My primary focus was the design and optimization of UBER's routing engine algorithms, which included: - Code/algorithm design optimizations + performance profiling to reduce CPU load - Routing algorithms design (Implemented a multi-destination routing approach) - API endpoints maintenance and improvements - Built a new endpoint + algorithm for multidestination routing. ### Software Engineer (Quantum Computing) @ Rigetti Computing Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area Quantum Computing software and algorithms. In a team of 3, built a full-stack system from scratch for quantum computer's qubits monitoring with complex data handling and visualizations. Stack: React/GraphQL/MySQL/Flask ### Machine Learning Immersive Program (Full-time, 3 months) @ General Assembly Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco, CA Completed a 3-month full-time immersive Data Science certification program, completing in-class projects, Kaggle competitions, and personal projects focused on real-world applications of data science principles and best practices. Performed exploratory data analysis on large datasets using Python in order to present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. - 3rd place in an in-class Kaggle competition (out of 34 participants) - Built a full-stack web product with ML models integrated into the backend. - Designed and implemented a high-frequency trading algorithm. ### Web Developer @ Economic Space Agency Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 Blockchain Startup ### Founder / Tech Lead @ Cherrybox Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Oakland, CA - Engineered and led a production of a complex online platform. (two-sided marketplace) - Managed a team of engineers. - Successfully launched a product and achieved 6K+ registered users. ### Full Stack Engineer @ Analogix Semiconductor Inc. Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 | Santa Clara, CA - Key web wizard in the house. - Maintained and improved the architecture of 3 corporate websites. - Designed and built a promotional landing page for a new product release. - Led engineering and production of an improved online product catalog which was successfully shipped and made stakeholders very happy! ### Independent Consultant (Web Development) @ InfinityGap Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 | San Francisco Bay Area - Designed and engineered over 20 websites, microservices, and landing pages for multiple clients. - Helped my clients achieve effective and modern online presence. ### Java & Web Developement Course Instructor @ Education Unlimited Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Stanford University Campus, Stanford, CA - Taught 3 courses on Java, Deb Developement & Business at Stanford University campus. ### Web Developer @ IGIGI Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Freelance Web Developer @ Self-employed Jan 2003 – Jan 2008 | Greater New York City Area Web Development and Media production. ### Full Stack Engineer @ Artus Jan 2002 – Jan 2003 | Moscow, Russia LAMP stack! Those were the days :-) ## Education ### Physics San Francisco State University ### Physics Laney College Jan 2016 – Jan 2022 ### Professional Certification in Machine Learning General Assembly Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 ### Economics Strayer University Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 ### Mathematics / Filmmaking Maharishi International University Jan 2009 – Jan 2011 ### Physics National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute) ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/anyapetrova - GitHub: https://github.com/playadust - Website: https://www.petrova.xyz --- Source: https://flows.cv/anyapetrova JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/anyapetrova/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22