Yang Gao

Senior Engineering Manager

Yang Gao has a strong background in software engineering and management, with experience at notable companies such as A9.com and Meta. Yang began as a Software Development Intern at A9.com in 2013, focusing on Search Analytics backend development. At Meta, from January 2018 to July 2021, Yang advanced to the role of Engineering Manager and Technical Lead, overseeing the creation of a leading ML-based content retrieval platform and building a high-performing engineering team. Yang also served as a Software Engineer and Tech Lead, developing comprehensive mobile data solutions that supported major applications like Facebook and Instagram. Since August 2021, Yang has held the position of Senior Engineering Manager at Meta, focusing on modern recommendation systems and machine learning infrastructure for Commerce products. Yang holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Maryland College Park and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Tsinghua University.

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San Mateo, United States

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