Summary
Nate Jones is a Senior Software Engineer in Seattle with 13 years of hands-on experience building high-performance systems across security, networking, and operating systems. He has implemented Windows Passwordless Authentication and passkey support at Microsoft, after developing carrier-grade DDoS protection and hardware-integrated countermeasures at AWS and Arbor Networks. Nate combines low-level systems expertise in C and embedded platforms with practical experience in distributed and parallel computing, often bridging software with third-party hardware. He mentors junior engineers, has taught and graded large university courses, and has a track record of improving performance and integration on production network appliances. Quietly, he also volunteered to help run elections in Detroit during COVID-19, reflecting a commitment to civic duty alongside technical rigor.
13 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
BSE, Computer Science, 3.57/4.00, BSE, Computer Science, 3.57/4.00 at University of Michigan College of Engineering