Summary
William Qian is a software engineer with nine years of experience building production systems across fintech, AI, and cloud platforms, currently contributing to Anthropic's engineering efforts in San Francisco. His recent work spans rapid iteration and generative AI testing and evaluation at Scale AI, and prior roles at Affirm and Salesforce focused on scalable, customer-facing applications. A Carnegie Mellon CS graduate and former TA, he combines strong academic foundations with practical experience shipping reliable software in high-impact teams. William has moved fluidly between internships and full-time roles, suggesting an ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving product needs. Off the clock he signals a playful side—his profile nod to a cat named Amy—hinting at a personable teammate who balances rigor with levity.
9 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University