# Jimmy Pham

> C++ Specialist | Researcher | Senior Software Engineer

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/jimmypham1

Currently looking for new opportunities.
Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience in data analysis, development, design, and testing various in-house and industry applications. Strong background in problem-solving and naturally adapted to mastering new skills, nuanced technology, and other requirements. Experienced in leading and managing cutting-edge R&D at globally recognized institutions and laboratories.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ PlayStation
Jan 2023 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States

### Senior Software Engineer @ Meta
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Burlingame, California, United States
- Worked with SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) technology and VR/AR (Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality) applications and systems architecture to develop the foundation for anchoring and localization.
- Work closely with operations and infrastructure to build, scale and optimize back-end processes on VR/AR mapping and team.
- Contribute to Oculus Quest Pro tracking and mapping framework that has a significant impact on millions of users.
- Improved pipeline processes and optimized backend workflows to increase productivity and efficiency in C++, and Python. Such as multi-threading, asycn, and other low latency programming.

### Research Development Software Engineer @ University of California, San Francisco
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco, California, United States
Summary: Lead and head software engineering core of the internationally renowned Koret Vision Research Center. Provide expertise in all aspects of research from equipment management, developing in-house GUI frameworks, and big data analysis. Collaborate with experts in visual research on multiple areas of R&D. 

- Spearheaded social media parser for outbreak criterion project.
- Develop and implement new and emerging technologies for visual illness detection.
- Expertise in high-performance graphic algorithms such as OpenGL and SIG.
- Worked directly with Principle Investigator on data analysis phrasing and specialized software development. Contributed to publications currently under review.
- Experience in GUI design in Visual C++, Visual Basic, and PyQt for live patient experiments.
- Contribute to various machine learning image processing modules such as CNN, RCNN, and YOLO using MATLAB and Python.
- Create large data parsing algorithms and develop data modeling API.

### Full Stack Engineer @ RomeoPlus
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Fresno, California, United States
Summary: Fresno based startup focusing on improving rental based online marketplace with client-friendly UI/UX. Worked with a small team on the development and maintenance of customer-facing front-end and back-end framework. 

-	Worked on modern front-end frameworks for JavaScript like Bootstrap, ReactJS, and Typescript. 
-	Pushed modern UI/UX designs using HTML and CSS.
-	Experience with Nodejs web service frameworks.
-	Experience with database-backed applications and relational database concepts such as MySQL.
-	Design and document intuitive RESTful API.
-	Experience web application development such as client/server communications.
-	Work side-by-side with Co-Founder and marketing on the creation of new products and features.

### Research Assistant @ University of California, Merced
Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Merced, California Area
Software development in adolescent interaction through virtual and augmented reality. Creative lead and developer using Unity Game Engine, Google Cardboard, C#, and Easy AR.

Created a virtual environment to help instill a technological curiosity for young adolescents using game mechanics, VR, and AR.

### Multimedia Graphic Designer @ University of California, Merced
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Merced, California Area
Summary:  Design lead of development and implementation of graphical advertisement of internal programs for university employees including events and professional development tools. 

-   Drafted and launched the first digital employee handbook for UC Merced. Using an interactive platform that has accumulated over 1000 views since its inception.
-   Environment: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.


## Education
### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering
University of California, Merced


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jimmy-pham-417643155

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Last updated: 2026-03-22