Marcus Hughes

Software Engineer

San Francisco, California, United States8 yrs experience

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Key Highlights

Developed innovative audio features enhancing user engagement.
Led backend development for payment solutions at LinkedIn.
Expert in API and backend development with cross-functional collaboration.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-focused Software Engineer with expertise in Social Media and Fintech industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Api DevelopmentBack-end Web Development

Other Skills

KotlinPython (Programming Language)Apollo GraphQLStripe ConnectgRPCAgora RTC/RTM technologiesAI technologiesHadoopScalaApache SparkJavaAndroid DevelopmentTeamworkCSwift

About

As a Software Engineer at LinkedIn with over five years of experience, I specialize in API and backend development, with a focus on enhancing user engagement through innovative solutions. My contributions include the successful development and launch of LinkedIn audio rooms and events for Android, as well as the implementation of AI-driven features that improve customer experiences. Leveraging my expertise in Apollo GraphQL, Stripe Connect, and computer science principles, I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. My efforts have streamlined payment processes and refined user-centric features, aligning with LinkedIn's mission to empower professionals and foster meaningful connections.

Experience

8 yrs

Total Experience

2 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

5 yrs 3 mos

Current Experience

Software Engineer

Feb 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 3 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · Hybrid

Built and shipped LinkedIn Audio Events / Rooms on Android, developing real-time features including participant management, live captions, reactions, and reliability improvements using Agora RTC/RTM technologies.
Developed AI-powered Premium experiences including conversation starters, profile highlights, and messaging features across Android and backend systems to improve engagement and user experience.
Led backend development for a Stripe-backed Paid Meetings platform, building payment onboarding, checkout flows, refunds, webhook processing, and Google Calendar integrations across distributed services.
Designed and implemented observability, analytics, and reliability improvements including metrics, error tracking, recovery flows, and monitoring systems for production services.
Partnered closely with product, design, infrastructure, and analytics teams to deliver large-scale features and drive projects from technical design through production launch.

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Android Developer

Sep 2018 – Feb 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Led major UI modernization efforts for the Pokémon TV Android application, improving navigation, usability, and overall user experience.
Contributed to the launch and development of Bleacher Report Live, building features and streaming experiences for a large-scale consumer sports platform.
Developed Android features and backend API integrations for consumer-facing media applications across entertainment and live content experiences.
Collaborated closely with product, design, and QA teams in agile environments to deliver high-quality mobile experiences.