# Leonid Domnitser

> Software Engineer

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

Generalist senior software engineer. Currently: AI engineering & data integrations platform at Retool. Previously: 10 years at Google.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ Retool
Jan 2024 – Present
TL for data connector platform. Previously: AI engineering on app generation assistant. Built MCP integration for Retool Agents.

### Senior Software Engineer @ Google
Jan 2021 – Jan 2024
On Search Platforms team (2014–2023), developed frontend/server infrastructure used by >1,000 devs for embedding features in Google Search. Worked on diverse technologies including: a Java server framework, template language compiler, code generation, etc. Developed bridging technologies for large-scale migrations, e.g. sharing configuration across massive legacy CSS codebase and new Sass code. Informal leadership through design documents, design and code reviews, and mentorship.

On Payments Platform team (2023), implemented mandatory tax features in cross-product embedded buy flows. Introduced best practices for code reviews, iterative planning, meetings; initiated code health improvements.

Mostly Java, some JavaScript, Go, Python, C++.

### Software Engineer @ Google
Jan 2014 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area
Developed frontend/server infrastructure used by >1,000 devs for embedding features in Google Search. Worked on diverse technologies including: a Java server framework, template language compiler, code generation, JS libraries, etc. Created streaming protocol for partial page updates. Rotation lead for google.com production bugs. Informal leadership through design documents, design and code reviews, and mentorship.

### Volunteer Software Developer @ Sparkrelief.org
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013
Developed community­-driven disaster relief coordination service. Implemented SMS­-based volunteer time tracker using Rails and Twilio API.

### Nursery Team AmeriCorps Member @ Our City Forest
Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | San Jose, CA
Served in an AmeriCorps program operating Our City Forest’s Community Nursery and Training Center.

### Maryland Conservation Corps AmeriCorps Member @ Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Oakland, MD
Served in an AmeriCorps program performing hands-on conservation, natural resource management, and park work.

### Research Project Assistant @ The Research Foundation for SUNY
Jan 2009 – Jan 2010 | Vestal, NY
Designed and evaluated original designs for security-aware computer architecture via CPU simulation.

### Web Developer @ Mean Business
Jan 2006 – Jan 2008 | Remote / New York, NY
Web design and development. Part-time during university summer/winter breaks 2006–2008.

### Course Assistant @ Binghamton University
Jan 2007 – Jan 2007 | Vestal, NY
Undergraduate course assistant for Computer Systems II: Architecture and Programming.


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science
Binghamton University

### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
Binghamton University


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

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Last updated: 2026-04-01