Rubén Sospedra
@sospedra
Principal engineer who ships high-quality, AI-assisted automation software.
What I'm looking for
I’m an Associate Principal engineer with 13+ years in the game, driven by a lifelong passion for automation. I thrive on complex problems, ship at the highest standard, and build for growth—using AI as a multiplier, not a crutch.
I’ve led teams across every size, starting with a remote startup founder journey and moving through high-leverage engineering environments. I’ve architected and shipped major client systems, including a composable rich text editor and an end-to-end video feature delivered in two weeks, plus mobile CI/CD pipelines that helped me ship polished experiences faster.
I care deeply about quality and momentum: I led a quality overhaul of an iOS app to reach a showcase spot at WWDC, and I implemented devops systems that accelerated cycles by 400%. I also give back through open source, conferences, and mentoring, because I believe great software lives at the intersection of ambition and pragmatism.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Principal Engineer
Digg
Jul 2025 - Present (11 months)
Led the mobile platform from concept to release, shipping a cross-platform app with 4.8+ store ratings. Architected and shipped complex client systems, including a composable rich text editor and a complete video feature delivered end-to-end in two weeks.
Staff Engineer
Cameo
Oct 2019 - Jul 2025 (5 years 9 months)
Architected and engineered highly maintainable native apps, supporting +10k WAU, and led a quality overhaul of the iOS app to secure a showcase spot at WWDC. Accelerated delivery cycles by 400% by implementing DevOps systems, and built community-driven platforms from ideation to profitability.
Lead Software Engineer
FreeNOW
Mar 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 7 months)
Engineered internal tools that drove 10x user growth and supported global expansion. Architected a driver registration flow that halved overhead and raised retention by 5x.
Co-founder & CTO
Huballin
Dec 2013 - Jan 2016 (2 years 1 month)
Built a local B2B business from scratch, reaching $500k EBITDA while shaping long-term vision. Recruited and mentored top talent to foster a culture of innovation and strategic decision-making.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LaSalle Gràcia
2013 -
Attended LaSalle Gràcia in 2013.
Universitat de Barcelona
Political Science
Education with a Political Science background from Universitat de Barcelona.
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
sospedra.mePortfolio
github.com/sospedraJob categories
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