Austin Wagner
About Austin Wagner
Austin Wagner is a Backend Software Engineer III at Dollar Shave Club, with a background in software development and support roles at Soothe. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from UC San Diego and has expertise in various backend technologies.
Work at Dollar Shave Club
Austin Wagner has been employed at Dollar Shave Club as a Backend Software Engineer III since 2021. His role involves utilizing backend technologies to enhance the company's software infrastructure. He operates from the company's location in Marina del Rey, California, and has contributed to various projects during his tenure.
Previous Experience at Soothe
Prior to his current role, Austin Wagner worked at Soothe in multiple capacities. He served as a Therapist Success Team - Support & Activation Specialist from 2017 to 2018, where he focused on supporting therapists. He later transitioned to a Junior Software Engineer role from 2018 to 2019 and then worked as a Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021, gaining extensive experience in software development.
Education and Expertise
Austin Wagner studied Computer Programming at UCLA Extension, completing The Coding Bootcamp from 2017 to 2018. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Government from UC San Diego, which he earned from 2008 to 2013. His technical expertise includes backend technologies such as Ruby, Rails, Redis, Rspec, JavaScript, Kubernetes, Kafka, SQL, and MySQL.
International Experience and Skills
Austin has gained valuable international experience through his studies and work in China. He studied at Peking University and Beijing Normal University, focusing on Chinese Language and Literature and Contemporary Development of China. This experience has enhanced his communication skills and ability to work effectively in diverse and fast-paced environments.
Roles at University of California, San Diego
Austin Wagner held several positions at the University of California, San Diego. He worked as a Sixth College Residential Assistant from 2010 to 2012, providing support to students. Additionally, he served as an ADA Transport Driver/Student Administrator from 2009 to 2012, where he managed transportation services for students with disabilities.