Summary
Sean Goedecke is a Staff Software Engineer based in San Francisco with a decade of experience building developer-focused products at GitHub and Zendesk. He blends deep technical craft with clear engineering values—documented in his public manifesto—while leading cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable systems. Comfortable across the stack, Sean progressed from intern to staff engineer through hands-on delivery and technical leadership in fast-moving SaaS environments. Trained in philosophy and operations research, he brings analytical rigor and a reflective, values-driven approach to engineering decisions. Though now embedded in the Bay Area tech scene, he maintains an international perspective as an Australian engineer who prioritizes clarity, mentorship, and sustainable team practices.
10 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
The University of Melbourne