Summary
Yuan Qian is a software engineer based in the San Francisco Bay Area with nine years of hands-on experience building production software across automotive and robotics domains. Currently at Ford after a year at Autonomic, he brings experience integrating vehicle and mobility platforms with practical systems engineering. His background includes robotics internship work at Verdant Robotics and tutoring computer science, reflecting both applied technical skills and an ability to communicate complex concepts. Yuan holds a Master's in Computer Science from the University of San Francisco and is committed to continuous learning, often applying academic rigor to fast-moving industry problems. Colleagues would describe him as driven, adaptable, and curious—someone who thrives at the intersection of embedded systems, cloud integration, and real-world product delivery.
9 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Computer Science, Master's degree, Computer Science at University of San Francisco