# Brian Johnson Lin

> Software Engineer

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/brianjohnsonlin

Software engineer with background in game design and UI/UX. Always striving to find the most efficient and effective method to complete any task at hand.
See more projects at my portfolio: brianjohnsonlin.com

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Zoox
Jan 2023 – Present | Foster City, California, United States
- Designed, developed, and maintained frontend services for internal web applications using React.
- Led the frontend development of two applications focused on report approval, data management, and project planning.
 - Collaborated with backend engineers, stakeholders, and contractors to deliver quality products to boost productivity.
 - Partnered with backend engineers, stakeholders, and contractors to deliver high-quality, productivity-enhancing features.
 - Created reusable UI components to streamline development across multiple projects and reduce production time.
 - Continuously improved existing tools through regular updates, bug fixes, and feature enhancements.
 - Advocated for and implemented comprehensive unit testing suites, leveraging AI tools to accelerate development.
 - Authored design docs and worked cross-functionally to align product outcomes with customer goals and expectations.

### Software Engineer @ Waymo
Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | Mountain View, California, United States
- Programmed frontend apps for internal simulation tools using Angular.
- Built and managed the frontend for the Driving Set Management project including creation flow, details, search, and landing pages.
 - Collaborated with backend engineers to deliver necessary and vital features.
 - Communicated with multiple teams for user case studies and feature implementations.
 - Maintained and updated tools regularly with bug fixes and new feature requests.
 - Authored design docs and collaborated with other engineers to build products.
- Assisted with general maintenance of several Simhub simulation tools and components.

### Software Quality Operations Associate @ Waymo
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Mountain View
via Randstad Staffing
- Evaluated the quality of Waymo’s autonomous vehicle software and specialized in triaging external feedback.
- Analyzed and diagnosed UX bugs in the Waymo app, Google Maps Geo Data escalations, and offboard Transportation-as-a-Service
issues in Waymo cars.
- Collaborated with engineers, specialists, and legal teams to streamline triaging workflows by 20% and escalated high priority
feedback.
- Promoted to QC level and mentored two trainees in software quality operations workflows.
- Created Heathrow Helper, a Chrome extension made using Javascript, to add improved functionality and quality of life features to
internal software quality operations tools.
 - Increased SWQOps team efficiency and decreased company costs using the extension by 25%.
 - Collaborated with program managers and streamlined software quality workflows on internal tools.
 - Managed and maintained the extension by developing new features and resolving bugs within one business day.
 - Managed and maintained documentation and change control for new feature and updates.

### Software Engineer, Games @ Osmo
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Palo Alto, CA
- Utilized the Unity Game Engine to program Osmo games for iOS.
- Programmed gameplay features on Osmo Hot Wheels MindRacers, an augmented reality children’s game using computer vision on
real toy cars and physical tokens to race on virtual racetracks.
 - Programmed gameplay features including physics, controls, character abilities, and AI behavior.
 - Coded and implemented UI and UX features such as menus, tutorials, and HUD.
 - Built both dynamic third-person and scripted cutscene camera systems.
 - Integrated assets from Maya into Unity such as 3D maps, scenery, vehicles, and animations.
 - Created map and vehicle creation tools.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: Computer Game Design
University of California, Santa Cruz


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/brianjohnsonlin
- Portfolio: https://brianjohnsonlin.com

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Last updated: 2026-03-29