Marcus Hobbs

AI Engineer, Engineering Manager

Hands-on engineer and 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.

Marcus Hobbs

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, Remote MCP, Azure OpenAI Service

Mobile

iOS, Android, Swift Transformers, Llama CPP, React Native, Expo

Frontend

Next.js, React, Tailwind, Shadcn

Backend

Node.js, ASP.NET, SQL Server

Decorative background

Professional Experience

Planet DDS

Irvine, CA

2025 - Present

AI Innovation Lab

  • Next.js/React/Typescript front end
  • C# (ASP.NET Core Web APIs)
  • SQL Server with Entity Framework
  • Azure OpenAI Service
  • Azure DevOps
  • Azure Cloud
  • Voice Agents: Patient Portal, Hands-free Perio Charting

AI Portfolio

Remote

2023 - Present

Mastermind Alliance

  • Next.js/React/Typescript/Vercel serverless app
  • AI SDKs: Vercel AI, OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter
  • Agentic Conversation Director
  • Dynamic system prompting, including roundtable of personas
  • Context window micro-management for conversational AI
  • Hot-swappable providers and models
  • Remote MCP, Tool use
  • * email for test credentials

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
Decorative background

Skills & Expertise

Generative AI

LLMs, Agents, RAG, Embeddings

Building AI solutions using OpenAI Requests and Conversations API, Anthropic API, Vercel AI SDK, AWS Bedrock, OpenRouter, HuggingFace, and Azure OpenAI Service.

Mobile Development

iOS, Android

Building native applications for iOS and Android using Swift, C++, Kotlin, React Native, and Expo. Edge model inference via Swift Transformers and Llama CPP

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, ASP.NET

Creating robust server-side applications with focus on scalability and clean architecture.

Languages

TypeScript, JavaScript, C#, C++, Swift

Writing type-safe code for better maintainability and developer experience.

Database Management

Supabase, PostgreSQL, SQL Server

Designing and implementing efficient database schemas and queries for secure and optimal data management.

Version Control

Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps

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 and agents using OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI Service, Vercel AI SDK, AWS Bedrock, OpenRouter, and HuggingFace. Implementing RAG systems and custom AI agents.

Mobile Development

Native iOS and Android applications built with Swift, C++, and Kotlin. Cross-platform development using React Native and Expo. Edge AI inference with Swift Transformers and Llama CPP.

Web Application Development

Custom web applications built with React, Next.js, and TypeScript. Modern UI/UX with Tailwind CSS and Shadcn UI, focusing on performance and user experience.

Backend Development

Robust and scalable server-side solutions using Node.js, ASP.NET, and C#. Database design with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Supabase. Enterprise-grade APIs and microservices.

Decorative background

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science

University of California at Riverside

Decorative background

Get in Touch

Contact Information

Decorative background