Chris Jang
About Chris Jang
Chris Jang is a Software Engineer at Reddit, Inc., specializing in the Ads Platform API since 2021. He has previous experience at Amazon and Bitly, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Work at Reddit, Inc.
Chris Jang has been employed at Reddit, Inc. since 2021 as a Software Engineer in the Business Foundations team. In this role, he focuses on extending Reddit's Ads Platform API, enabling external developer partners to integrate with the platform. His work contributes to the enhancement of Reddit's advertising capabilities and supports the growth of its developer ecosystem.
Experience at Amazon
Chris Jang worked at Amazon in various capacities from 2017 to 2021. He served as a Software Development Engineer I for 7 months before transitioning to a similar role for 3 years. During his tenure, he contributed to the enhancement of internal APIs to align with public API standards, playing a key role in improving Amazon's software infrastructure.
Internship at Bitly
In 2016, Chris Jang completed a 3-month internship as a Front-End Engineer at Bitly in New York City. This experience provided him with practical skills in front-end development and exposure to the tech industry in a fast-paced environment.
Education and Expertise
Chris Jang earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering and development.
Teaching Experience at University of Illinois
While studying at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Chris Jang worked as a Course Assistant for CS225: Data Structures from 2015 to 2016. In this role, he assisted in teaching and supporting students, further developing his skills in communication and technical instruction.