Summary
Kiran Kurian is a Staff Software Engineer with 11 years of experience building high-performance frontend systems, currently leading engineering for Figma after shaping Robinhood’s Web app and its most impactful brokerage features. He specializes in TypeScript, React, Next.js, and server-driven UI, with deep expertise in web performance, data fetching, and frontend architecture that powers millions of users. Kiran has driven shared infrastructure and design systems at scale, balancing product-facing feature work like shorting and margin with robust CI/CD, testing, and cloud practices. His background spans fintech, advertising, and platform teams at Robinhood, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs, giving him a strong operational sense for reliability and security in regulated environments. He’s passionate about growing teams and technical strategy, and previously taught React, JavaScript, and Python as a Codecademy advisor—an indicator of his aptitude for mentoring and clear communication. Based in the NYC area, he combines hands-on implementation with strategic leadership to deliver fast, accessible, and maintainable web experiences.
11 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
West Orange High School
Malayalam