Seeking a role building AI-driven, high-performance systems with strong product focus and team collaboration. I'm excited to tackle complex engineering challenges and contribute to intuitive, impactful user experiences.
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Christopher Tanaka
@christophertanaka
Senior engineer with 12 yrs in AI, real-time systems, and product-focused team leadership.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
Christopher Tanaka is a Senior Software Engineer with 12 years of experience designing low-latency, AI-powered systems and collaborative platforms. He has led impactful engineering efforts at Figma—scaling real-time multiplayer editing—and at FoxyAI, where he built responsive, intelligent PropTech interfaces. His expertise spans full-stack development, AI integration, real-time rendering, and performance optimization. A strong cross-functional collaborator and mentor, Christopher thrives on complex, product-driven challenges that bridge technical depth with user-focused innovation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
FOCurrent
Senior Software Engineer
FoxyAI
Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)
At FoxyAI, I built AI-powered visual tools for real estate, including search, rendering, and valuation UIs. I optimized performance, integrated GPT-based features, and led full-stack systems from ingestion to output, reducing latency and boosting user experience.
FIAt Figma, I engineered real-time multiplayer editing using WebSockets and custom sync logic. I led Canvas rendering optimizations, built full-stack collaborative features, and scaled performance testing—boosting speed, consistency, and user experience across teams.
ELSenior Frontend Engineer
ElectrifAi
Dec 2016 - Apr 2019 (2 years 4 months)
At ElectrifAi, I built React/TypeScript dashboards that turned AI/ML outputs into actionable insights. I integrated backend pipelines and delivered client-facing tools that drove 5× ROI, helping enterprises make faster, data-driven decisions across finance, retail, and logistics.
GOAt Google, I developed internal tools and A/B testing infrastructure using AngularJS and Java. I collaborated across teams to build scalable UI components, supported high-volume advertiser platforms, and transitioned from intern to full-time engineer through strong early impact.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TT
The University of Tokyo
Master's degree, Computer Science
2011 - 2013
TT
The University of Tokyo
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
2007 - 2011
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
130k-170k USD
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