About Me
I enjoy building things: products, systems, tools, teams, relationships, careers. I'm seeking a role that is both technical and humane, that tempers ambition with pragmatism, and values both autonomy and structure.
My journey in tech spans over 30 years, starting at Geoworks building operating systems for early handheld computers and cell phones. I've had the privilege of working at some incredible companies including Amazon (where I helped build A9 search), Twitter (scaling infrastructure through rapid growth), and eero (which Amazon acquired in 2019).
I strive to build effective teams with a strong but evolving culture that is rooted in shared values and a meaningful purpose. I've led organizations that handled billions of requests per day and helped scale companies through acquisitions and rapid growth.
What I'm Working On
Currently, I'm a Senior Developer at Nitid Bit, a boutique software consultancy focused on delivering web and mobile applications for a diverse range of clients. I'm working primarily with Rails, React, and JavaScript, helping teams build scalable solutions.
Career Highlights
eero (2017-2022)
Head of Engineering → Acquired by Amazon in 2019
Led all of Engineering through rapid growth, multiple product launches, and Amazon acquisition. Responsibilities spanned hardware design, embedded software, backend cloud systems, mobile applications, and network management tools.
Twitter (2010-2015)
Engineering Manager → Director of Engineering
Managed Platform Engineering, then formed and scaled the Core Services organization. Built infrastructure serving billions of requests per day, ultimately putting an end to the Fail Whale.
Amazon/A9 (2003-2007)
Sr. Manager, Search → Product Search Architect
Built Amazon's first Two-Pizza Teams and helped form A9. Led Search Relevance and Analytics teams, improving search results for hundreds of millions of customers.
Technical Skills
Languages & Frameworks
Leadership & Management
Infrastructure & Scale
Specialties
David Loftesness
Engineering Leader
📍 San Francisco, CA