Summary
Jaron Kong is a Staff Software Engineer specializing in AI platform development with 11 years of experience building scalable systems from startup prototypes to production platforms. Based in San Francisco, he has progressed from intern roles to principal and staff levels, leading platform engineering and contributing to product acquisitions and IP transitions. His recent work spans AI platform design at SafeRide Health and hands-on engineering through roles at ON and Tuul Technologies, demonstrating both technical breadth and delivery ownership. Jaron’s background in games and simulation from RPI informs a practical, systems-oriented approach to complex engineering problems and product-focused experimentation. Notably, he has experience navigating M&A-related engineering challenges, helping preserve and integrate valuable IP while keeping teams productive.
11 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science and Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences, Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science and Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute