Summary
Josh Cole is a Staff Software Engineer in Seattle with 13 years of experience building full-stack web applications and leading engineering teams, currently applying his skills in defense and space-focused companies. He has a strong front-end pedigree (React/TypeScript/Vite) and a track record of designing component systems, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices that accelerate product iteration. Josh blends hands-on coding—often touching backend APIs, GIS mapping, and embedded/WebGL side projects—with people leadership, having run teams, mentored engineers, and led architecture decisions at startups and larger organizations. His GitHub reflects a curiosity for embedded systems and WebGL work tied to “space stuff,” showing an engineer who prototypes novel tech outside of core responsibilities. Comfortable moving between technical ownership and managerial duties, he brings entrepreneurial drive and practical delivery experience to complex, mission-driven programs.
13 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Integrated Studies, Integrated Studies at Cascadia College