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Jie Z

@jiez

Senior software engineer specializing in full-stack systems, AI-driven products, and scalable cloud-native architectures.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek impactful engineering roles where I can build cloud-native, AI-enabled products, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive measurable customer and business outcomes.

I am a Senior Software Engineer with 9+ years building full‑stack applications across consumer, enterprise, and AI-driven platforms. I combine frontend expertise (React, Next.js, Angular) with backend systems (Java/Spring, Python/Django, Node.js) to deliver end-to-end solutions.

At Instacart I led features like membership upgrades, Family Accounts, and the Ask Instacart AI assistant, improving household engagement and integrating ML-driven product discovery. I also designed personalization, navigation, and fulfillment systems that measurably boosted order frequency and reduced trip times.

Previously at NetBrain I contributed to enterprise automation and AIOps products, developing Kubernetes-orchestrated Java microservices, NLP models, and Python/Django automation playbooks that supported major platform integrations and acquisitions. I helped reduce alert noise and accelerate incident response in large-scale deployments.

I prioritize cross-functional collaboration, high-quality engineering standards, and measurable business impact, with a focus on cloud-native microservices, AI/ML integration, and performant data systems to drive customer engagement and operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Instacart logoIN
Current

Senior Software Engineer

Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Led development of Instacart+ membership features and Family Accounts, increasing subscriber order frequency by 22% and launched AI assistant and personalization suites using LLMs to improve product discovery and catalog relevance.

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Senior Software Engineer

NetBrain Technologies

Sep 2016 - Jun 2021 (4 years 9 months)

Designed Kubernetes-orchestrated Java microservices and ML-driven telemetry analytics for enterprise network automation, contributed to integrations with Cisco DNA Center and Juniper Mist that supported large-scale deployments and customer growth.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Illinois Institute of Technology logoIT

Illinois Institute of Technology

Master of Science, Computer Science

2014 - 2016

Master's degree in Computer Science completed between 2014 and 2016 focusing on advanced computing topics and applied machine learning.

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Jilin University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2010 - 2014

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science completed from 2010 to 2014 with foundational studies in software engineering and algorithms.

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