Summary
Richard Lin is a software engineer and Member of Technical Staff at OpenAI with 11 years of experience building data-driven systems and startups. He previously helped transition real-time analytics at Rockset and worked on scalable data platforms at Snowflake and the Berkeley RISE Lab, blending research rigor with production engineering. As Co-Founder and CTO of Jobwell he holds a U.S. patent and led a YC-adjacent startup through multiple accelerators, demonstrating product-first technical leadership. Globally raised and well-traveled, Richard brings a cross-cultural perspective to solving energy, sustainability, and data challenges and enjoys volunteering and continual self-directed learning outside of work.
11 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (M.S.) & Bachelor of Arts (B.S.) Computer Science, Master of Science (M.S.) & Bachelor of Arts (B.S.) Computer Science at University of California, Berkeley