Summary
Tong Li is a Senior Software Engineer in New York with seven years of experience building backend systems, data pipelines, and search at Compass and earlier roles at Oath and NYU. He brings strong design and programming skills in Python and Java, solid data modeling and database experience, and comfort operating Linux-based services and AWS deployments. His background includes machine learning research and graduate-level training in electrical and computer engineering (MS, 3.9/4.0), which informs pragmatic, data-driven solutions. At Compass he progressed from backend engineer to senior engineer, indicating both technical depth and product impact in real estate technology. A quick learner with enthusiasm for applied ML and scalable systems, he often bridges research ideas and production-grade engineering.
7 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Master’s Degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 3.9/4.0, Master’s Degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 3.9/4.0 at New York University
Chinese, English