Kevin Li
About Kevin Li
Kevin Li is a Staff Software Engineer currently working at Newfront since 2023. He has previously held positions at Airbnb and Facebook, and has an educational background in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Columbia University and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Current Role at Newfront
Kevin Li holds the position of Staff Software Engineer at Newfront, where he has been employed since 2023. His role is remote, allowing him to contribute to the company's engineering projects from various locations. His expertise in software engineering supports the development and implementation of innovative solutions within the organization.
Previous Experience at Airbnb
Prior to his current role, Kevin Li worked at Airbnb for a total of four years, holding various positions. He began as a Software Engineer II from 2019 to 2021, followed by a promotion to Senior Software Engineer, which he held from 2021 to 2023. His work at Airbnb took place in Seattle, Washington, where he contributed to multiple software projects.
Internship Experience at Facebook and Bytedance
Kevin Li gained valuable experience as a Software Engineer Intern at Facebook, Inc. in 2015 for two months in Menlo Park, California. He also worked at Bytedance Inc. as a Software Engineer for eight months in 2016 in Beijing City, China. These internships provided him with foundational skills in software engineering and exposure to large technology companies.
Educational Background
Kevin Li has a strong educational background in engineering and computer science. He earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University from 2014 to 2015. He also holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which he completed in 2017. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Engineering in Optical Engineering from Zhejiang University from 2010 to 2014.
Research Internship at University of Alberta
In 2013, Kevin Li completed a Research Internship at the University of Alberta, where he worked for three months in the Edmonton, Canada Area. This internship allowed him to engage in research activities and gain practical experience in a university setting, further enhancing his technical skills.