Martin Kuerbis
About Martin Kuerbis
Martin Kuerbis is a Senior Software Engineer Technical Lead with extensive experience in software development and team leadership. He has worked at various companies including Zenefits, Arista Networks, and SolarWinds, and has a strong academic background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Current Role at Zenefits
Martin Kuerbis serves as a Senior Software Engineer Technical Lead at Zenefits, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he emphasizes the well-being of both the product and the team, focusing on building a collaborative environment. He enjoys interacting with product managers and stakeholders to scope actionable work increments, ensuring that project goals align with team capabilities.
Previous Experience at Zenefits
Prior to his current role, Martin Kuerbis worked at Zenefits as a Software Engineer for a total of ten months, split between two separate tenures in 2021 and 2022. During this time, he contributed to the development of software solutions, enhancing his skills in backend system design and development.
Education and Expertise
Martin Kuerbis studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Hochschule Mittweida, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree. He also studied at The University of British Columbia, completing a Master's degree with a research semester abroad. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise in software engineering.
Research and Teaching Roles
Martin has held various academic positions, including Research Assistant roles at The University of British Columbia, focusing on wireless communication from 2015 to 2017. He also worked as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at Hochschule Mittweida from 2013 to 2016. These roles involved establishing guidelines and fostering collaboration, contributing to his leadership skills.
Career Path and Technical Skills
Before joining Zenefits, Martin Kuerbis gained experience as a Software Engineer at Arista Networks and SolarWinds, where he honed his skills in designing and developing maintainable and extendable backend systems. His internship as an Embedded Software Developer at IMM electronics GmbH further solidified his technical foundation in software development.