David Noor is a Principal Engineer with over two decades of experience designing and shipping high-performance, distributed systems across C++, Java, C#, and Python for companies like Airbnb and Netflix. He combines deep low-level expertise in multithreading, lock-free algorithms, and latency optimization with proven platform leadership—having led data governance, GitOps-driven developer experiences, and an ads-ready data re-architecture at Netflix. A hands-on architect who has built globally deployed streaming databases and patented messaging systems, he excels at turning complex technical problems into reliable, scalable products. His uncommon background in counseling psychology informs a leadership style grounded in empathy, high-trust team dynamics, and measurable engineering outcomes. Based in Kirkland, WA, he thrives at the intersection of systems engineering and people-focused leadership, preferring roles that mix coding, mentoring, and large-scale platform strategy.
11 years of coding experience
25 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Science, Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Science at Oregon State University
Master of Arts Counseling Psychology, Master of Arts Counseling Psychology at Northwest University
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