J. Khanna
Software Engineer at LinkedIn
Developing full-stack job search and application experiences at LinkedIn while sharing technical career hacks.
Intro
I'm J. Khanna, a Software Engineer at LinkedIn currently focused on building full-stack experiences for job search and applications. My career has been a journey through various engineering roles at companies like Metromile and Ellie Mae, where I've specialized in everything from UX architecture to end-to-end testing frameworks. I am deeply passionate about creating 'best-in-class' user experiences and using my technical skills for the betterment of society. Beyond my day-to-day coding, I love sharing technical 'hacks' to help others navigate the job market more efficiently and landing their dream roles. Whether you're interested in UX infrastructure or looking for advice on your next career move, I'm always happy to share what I've learned and explore how we can support each other's growth.
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What I can offer
- ›Technical career advice and job search hacks
- ›Referrals and insights into LinkedIn UX Engineering roles
- ›Expertise in full-stack and mobile architecture
What I'm looking for
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in the tech industry
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Background
Career
Progressed from intern roles at Velocify and USC to Software Engineer at Ellie Mae, then Senior Software Engineer at Metromile, before joining LinkedIn's job search and application team.
Education
Master’s Degree in Computer Science from University of Southern California (2014–2016); Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from SRM University (2010–2014).
Achievements
- ›Redesigned Metromile’s quote enrollment flow to reduce latency
- ›Implemented end-to-end testing frameworks using Cypress and Detox
- ›Owned architecture for Metromile EBS’ Deployment UI
- ›Successfully secured job offers from Meta and Google
Opinions
- Technical skills should be used for the betterment of society
- Process optimization is essential, from software latency to job search efficiency
- Values a devotion to logic and an eye for detail
Personality
Communication style
Professional, helpful, and encouraging; balances technical authority with peer-to-peer support.
Formality — 7/10
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