James Chen
About James Chen
James Chen is a Staff Software Engineer at Hinge Health, where he has worked since 2023. With a background in software engineering at various companies, he emphasizes collaboration and diversity in the workplace.
Work at Hinge Health
James Chen has been employed as a Staff Software Engineer at Hinge Health since 2023. He operates remotely from Kirkland, Washington. In this role, he focuses on software development, contributing to the company's mission of improving health outcomes through innovative technology.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, James Chen worked at several notable companies in the technology sector. He was a Software Engineer at LightStep for 7 months in 2019. Following that, he served as a Principal Software Engineer at Code.org from 2020 to 2022. He also held the position of Principal Software Engineer at Tableau Software from 2011 to 2017 and briefly worked as a Software Engineering Manager at Tableau in 2023.
Career at Microsoft
James Chen's career includes significant experience at Microsoft, where he worked in various roles from 2002 to 2011. He began as a Software Development Engineer for Windows Mobile, then transitioned to Senior Software Development Engineer roles for Windows Live Messenger Server and Xbox Live. His tenure at Microsoft spanned nearly a decade, contributing to key projects in the company.
Education and Expertise
James Chen studied at Harvard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from 1998 to 2002. He also attended Stuyvesant High School from 1995 to 1998. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software engineering and system architecture.
Professional Values and Preferences
James Chen values collaboration and learning from teammates to foster professional growth. He enjoys contributing to both system architecture and detailed implementation in software projects. He prefers working with a non-Ruby tech stack and seeks organizations that emphasize diversity, mission-driven goals, and a balanced work/life environment.