Marcus Hobbs
AI Engineer, Engineering Manager
Engineering leader who builds and guides teams of pioneering AI engineers while ensuring enterprise-grade outcomes.
I create technical environments where innovative talent can push boundaries while delivering stable, scalable solutions that meet organizational requirements. My approach balances technical exploration with disciplined execution—transforming breakthrough concepts into production-ready enterprise systems.
About Me
- •I bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI engineering talent and enterprise production requirements.
- •My teams deliver both rapid innovation and production-grade stability.
- •I create environments where creative technical talent thrives while meeting stringent enterprise standards.
- •My leadership approach balances technical exploration with measurable business outcomes.
- •I specialize in translating experimental AI concepts into scalable, enterprise-ready applications.
Generative AI
OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter, Vercel AI SDK, AWS Bedrock, HuggingFace
Mobile
iOS, Android
Frontend
React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS
Backend
Node.js
Professional Experience
Freelance
Remote
2020 - Present
Wilsonic MTS-ESP
- •C++ Cross-platform audio plugin for Mac, Windows, and Linux
- •Audio processing and UI leveraging JUCE.
- •Real-time microtonal scale design
- •Interactive exploration of mathematical objects leveraging psychoacoustics
- •Parameters automatable in the DAW
Brilliant
Remote
2023 - 2024
Senior Engineering Manager
- •Building scalable and efficient systems with AI and cloud technologies.
- •Building responsive and scalable frontend interfaces with React, Swift, and Kotlin
- •Implementing secure backend systems with Node.js and Vue
- •Creating GraphQL APIs
Credit Karma
San Francisco, CA
2019 - 2023
Engineering Manager II
- •Developed full-stack applications with React, Node.js, and MongoDB
- •Designed and implemented GraphQL APIs
- •Created responsive interfaces with React, Swift, and Kotlin
- •Implemented secure authentication systems
- •Implemented consistent revenue and engagement tracking
- •Built financial products with secure protocols for PII
AT&T
El Segundo, CA
2014 - 2019
Associate Director, Software Engineering
- •Led full-stack and mobile development of AT&T's streaming video service
- •Led Innovation Lab, prototyping ML use cases such as sentiment analysis of social media
- •Led large-scale projects such as brand refresh, React Native migration, and more
- •Managed projects with dependencies on multiple global vendors
DirecTV
El Segundo, CA
2011 - 2014
Senior Software Engineer
- •Migrated codebase from Objective-C to Swift
- •Implemented flagship iPad and Apple TV streaming apps
- •Integrated multiple third-party APIs
Skills & Expertise
Generative AI
LLMs, RAG, Embeddings
Building AI solutions using OpenAI Requests and Conversations API, Anthropic API, Vercel AI SDK, AWS Bedrock, OpenRouter, and HuggingFace.
Mobile Development
iOS, Android
Building native applications for iOS and Android using Swift, C++, and Kotlin.
Frontend Development
React.js, Next.js
Building responsive and interactive user interfaces with modern React features and Next.js for optimal performance.
UI/UX Design
Tailwind CSS, Material UI, Shadcn UI
Crafting beautiful and intuitive user interfaces with modern design principles and frameworks.
Backend Development
Node.js
Creating robust server-side applications with focus on scalability and clean architecture.
TypeScript
TypeScript, JavaScript
Writing type-safe code for better maintainability and developer experience.
Database Management
Supabase, PostgreSQL
Designing and implementing efficient database schemas and queries for secure and optimal data management.
Version Control
Git, GitHub
Managing code versions efficiently with Git and collaborating effectively through GitHub.
Agile Methodologies
Scrum, Kanban
Working efficiently in agile environments with focus on continuous delivery.
My Services
GenAI Development
Building AI solutions using OpenAI Requests and Conversations API, Anthropic API, Vercel AI SDK, AWS Bedrock, OpenRouter, and HuggingFace.
Mobile Development
Native iOS and Android applications built with Swift, C++, and Kotlin.
Web Application Development
Custom web applications built with React and Next.js, focusing on performance and user experience.
Backend Development
Robust and scalable server-side solutions using Node.js, Supabase, and PostgreSQL.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science
University of California at Riverside
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