Ki Young Jang

Ki Young Jang is a skilled technology leader currently serving as the Director of Engineering at Niantic, Inc., where responsibilities include leading the Trust Platform and ensuring online safety and integrity for users. Previous experience includes positions as a Staff Software Engineer at both Airbnb and Niantic, with a focus on server infrastructure and product engagement in well-known applications such as Ingress and Pokémon Go. Prior roles also encompass key engineering contributions at Microsoft, focusing on Azure Networking, and at Ruckus Wireless, enhancing mesh networking systems. Jang's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, where significant research was conducted in wireless networks and systems. Additionally, experience as a Teaching Assistant in advanced computer science courses further underscores Jang's expertise in the field.