Felix Rieseberg
About Felix Rieseberg
Felix Rieseberg is an Engineering Manager currently working at Notion, where he focuses on enhancing web technologies and leading engineering teams. He has held various engineering roles at companies like Slack and Stripe, and has a background in academia as a visiting lecturer at the University of Düsseldorf.
Work at Notion
Felix Rieseberg currently serves as an Engineering Manager at Notion, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he focuses on enhancing web and native technologies, particularly utilizing React, TypeScript, and Electron. He is responsible for overseeing the development of Notion's applications for macOS and Windows, employing technologies such as Electron and C++. Rieseberg actively engages in building and supporting engineering teams to strengthen Notion's web foundations.
Previous Experience at Slack
Felix Rieseberg worked at Slack in various engineering roles from 2016 to 2021. He began as a Staff Software Engineer, advancing to Senior Staff Engineer, and ultimately serving as Engineering Manager. His tenure at Slack spanned five years, during which he contributed to the development of communication tools and team collaboration features, primarily in the San Francisco area.
Experience at Stripe
Rieseberg was employed at Stripe from 2021 to 2023, where he held the positions of Staff Engineer and Engineering Manager. His work involved overseeing engineering projects and contributing to the development of payment processing technologies. His time at Stripe lasted approximately one year, with a focus on enhancing the platform's capabilities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Educational Background
Felix Rieseberg studied at the University of Düsseldorf, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in German Literature, Poetry, and Linguistics from 2007 to 2010. He furthered his education at the University of Oxford, obtaining a Master of Science in Social Science of the Internet in 2011. His academic background supports his expertise in technology and software development.
Open Source Contributions
Rieseberg has been a maintainer of ElectronJS since 2016, contributing significantly to the open-source community. He actively maintains a variety of Node.js and JavaScript modules, showcasing his expertise in open-source software development. Additionally, he has authored and published technical content with O'Reilly, helping to educate developers in JavaScript and Node.js.