Cody Spate

Engineering Manager

Rancho Cordova, California, United States17 yrs 2 mos experience

Key Highlights

Proven track record in software engineering leadership.
Expertise in Node.js and TypeScript for high-impact products.
Strong focus on developer satisfaction and business growth.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Software Engineering Leader in the SaaS industry with a focus on developer satisfaction and product innovation.

Contact

codyspate@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Engineering ManagementEngineering LeadershipTechnical Staff ManagementSoftware InfrastructureNode.jsTypescriptReact NativeManagementCoaching & MentoringJavascriptFront-end DevelopmentBack-end Web Development

Other Skills

Enterprise SoftwareManagement ProfessionalPostgreSQLCommunicationProblem SolvingComputer ScienceDaily OperationsReact.jsAgile MethodologiesGitHubCloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureAmazon Web Services (AWS)GraphQLMongoDB

About

I am a software engineering leader who focuses on meeting business objectives while ensuring developer satisfaction. I have experience growing and innovating products and services from a start-up to a mid-size company. I have extensive experience working with Node.js and Typescript, but I also have some experience in several other languages (Go, C#, Python, Rust), and I'm always excited to learn more! Some highlights of what I've worked on: - Funding & payments platform @ GoodLeap - Loan documents platform @ GoodLeap - Kafka stream sharing @ Confluent - Learning management system @ LearnSkin - ... much more! If you need a software engineer who... - can help you grow your business - can foster a culture that prioritizes value and quality - delivers high-quality, high-impact products - and has the leadership skills to mentor and grow others Contact me!

Experience

17 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 10 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 6 mos

Current Experience

Coastal

2 roles

Engineering Manager

Promoted

Nov 2025 – Present · 6 mos · Sacramento, California, United States

Engineering ManagementEnterprise SoftwareManagement ProfessionalEngineering Leadership

Senior Software Engineer

Nov 2024 – Nov 2025 · 1 yr · Sacramento, California, United States

Goodleap llc

4 roles

Staff Software Engineer

Promoted

Jul 2022 – May 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos · Greater Sacramento

Technical Staff ManagementSoftware InfrastructurePostgreSQL

Staff Software Engineer

Jul 2021 – Nov 2021 · 4 mos · Greater Sacramento

TypeScriptFront-End DevelopmentCommunicationProblem SolvingComputer ScienceNode.js+11

Software Engineering Manager

Promoted

Feb 2020 – Jul 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos · Greater Sacramento

TypeScriptFront-End DevelopmentCommunicationProblem SolvingComputer ScienceNode.js+12

Senior Software Engineer

Jan 2019 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo · Greater Sacramento

TypeScriptFront-End DevelopmentCommunicationProblem SolvingComputer ScienceNode.js+11

Confluent

Senior Software Engineer

Nov 2021 – Jul 2022 · 8 mos · United States

TypeScriptFront-End DevelopmentCommunicationProblem SolvingComputer ScienceNode.js+7

Learnskin

Lead Software Engineer

Nov 2017 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos · Sacramento, California Area

Front-End DevelopmentCommunicationProblem SolvingComputer ScienceReact NativeNode.js+11

California department of technology

Web Developer

Jun 2016 – Nov 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos · Sacramento, California Area

Working for the Office of Digital Innovation making website templates using PHP, HTML, CSS, and Javascript to be applied to the various state agency websites.

Front-End DevelopmentCommunicationProblem SolvingComputer ScienceBack-End Web DevelopmentJavaScript+1

Erudite entertainment

Senior Software Engineer

Apr 2016 – Apr 2018 · 2 yrs · Roseville, California

Developed a React Native application for a local Sacramento area startup as a side job. In addition to React Native I used Nodejs to build a system of micro services to complete various tasks from image formatting to authentication. Also built an administrative tool for managing user accounts and handling payment disputes using react.

Front-End DevelopmentCommunicationProblem SolvingComputer ScienceNode.jsBack-End Web Development+9

Us army

Combat Medic

Sep 2008 – Oct 2018 · 10 yrs 1 mo · Global

Manage and train non medical personnel in advanced medical skills. Perform life saving measures under pressure in combat. Prepare inexperienced medics for combat duty. Maintain medical readiness for over 120 personnel.

CommunicationProblem SolvingDaily OperationsManagementCoaching & Mentoring