Joon Rhee
About Joon Rhee
Joon Rhee is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development for autonomous vehicle infrastructure and graphics software. He has held positions at several companies, including Qualcomm and 3Com, and has a Master's degree in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Work at TuSimple
Joon Rhee has been employed at TuSimple as a Senior Software Engineer since 2018. In this role, he contributes to the development of software for autonomous vehicle driving infrastructure. His responsibilities include designing and implementing components for the Autonomous Freight Network (AFN) service, which involves full-stack development. Rhee's expertise in software engineering supports TuSimple's mission to advance autonomous freight solutions.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role at TuSimple, Joon Rhee worked at Qualcomm as a Principal Engineer from 2004 to 2018. He also held positions at Motorola as a Software Engineer from 1997 to 2000 and at Titan Corporation as a Software Contractor from 2003 to 2004. Rhee's early career included a three-year tenure at 3Com as a Senior Software Engineer from 2000 to 2003. His diverse experience spans various aspects of software development, including Android applications and camera software.
Education and Expertise
Joon Rhee holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1998 to 2000. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder, studying from 1993 to 1997. Rhee's educational background, combined with his extensive experience, provides him with a strong foundation in software engineering, particularly in areas such as Android application development, framework, and kernel development.
Technical Skills
Joon Rhee possesses a range of technical skills relevant to software engineering. He has experience in developing software for autonomous vehicle systems and has worked on display and 2D graphics software. Rhee is recognized for his ability to quickly learn new platforms, programming languages, and tools, which enables him to adapt to project requirements efficiently. His technical leadership and project management skills guide projects from concept to release.