Summary
Emery Barnes is an engineering leader with 12 years of software experience and over nine years in senior and management roles, currently shaping teams and products at Niantic in the San Francisco Bay Area. He progressed from hands-on engineering at NCR and Buxton to senior engineering and now engineering management at Niantic, bringing deep practical knowledge of building and scaling production systems. Known for blending technical ownership with team coaching, he delivers reliable software while enabling engineers to grow and ship faster. His background includes QA and internship experience in financial and enterprise environments, giving him a strong appreciation for quality, compliance, and operational rigor. Notably, Emery’s early managerial experience outside tech (running Arlington Skatium) contributes to a pragmatic, people-first leadership style.
12 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BS) Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (BS) Computer Science at The University of Texas at Arlington