Summary
Brian Eaton is a seasoned software engineer and technical lead with over a decade at Google, currently shaping Search Ranking through performance, optimization, and large-scale systems work. His background blends hands-on engineering, tech lead and management experience, and a focus on engineering productivity, security, and infrastructure for distributed systems. Prior to Google he spent time at IBM, giving him perspective across enterprise and hyperscale environments. Based in Mountain View, he brings practical expertise in driving change in complex teams and services while keeping a developer-first approach. An understated strength is his longevity at a single platform—reflecting deep institutional knowledge and a track record of evolving with fast-moving search systems.
10 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
University of California Santa Cruz