Kate Lovett

Senior Software Engineer | Manager (Engineering Manager) at Google

Flutter & DartEngineering ManagementiOS DevelopmentOpen Source MaintenanceDeveloper Experience (DevX)Framework Architecture

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About

I'm Kate Lovett, a Senior Software Engineer and Engineering Manager at Google, where I focus on the Flutter and Dart teams. My journey into tech wasn't linear—I spent years in the service industry and as a volunteer coordinator before diving into Computer Science. This background shaped my belief that great technology is ultimately about the people who build it. Today, I'm passionate about framework architecture, improving developer experience, and maintaining healthy open-source ecosystems. I'm a strong advocate for repaying technical debt and using AI as a tool to handle 'grunt work' so we can focus on original thought. Whether I'm leading framework lints or recruiting for our iOS teams, I'm always looking to connect with developers who care about code quality and community growth. I'm here to offer insights into Big Tech leadership and support those navigating their own career arcs.

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What I can offer

›Insights into framework maintenance
›Engineering leadership mentorship
›Guidance on career growth in Big Tech
›Recruitment opportunities for Flutter and iOS teams at Google

Looking for

›expanding my professional network
›exploring mutual opportunities in open source and engineering leadership

Best fit for

Open source contributorsEngineering leadersMobile developersCareer switchers

Current Interests

Flutter & Dart roadmapsAI-driven code qualityReducing cognitive load for contributorsOpen source ecosystem growthCareer mentorship

Background

Career

Transitioned from service roles at Starbucks and Sunrise Senior Living to software engineering. Progressed from iOS intern and freelance WordPress developer to a Senior Engineering Manager at Google, specifically within the Flutter and Dart teams.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (Minor in Mathematics), Middle Tennessee State University (2015 – 2018); Mobile Web Specialist Nanodegree, Udacity (2018).

Achievements

›Led unification of lints across Flutter framework and packages
›Managed year-end Flutter Wrapped 2025 with 5,400+ merged PRs
›Won Google Hackathon for Google Home voice app solutions
›Graduated with a 4.0 GPA in Computer Science

Opinions

Repaying technical debt is a critical investment, not busy work.
AI is a tool for acceleration, not a replacement for human innovation.
Great technology is about the people who build it, not just the code.
Human connection is the oldest currency and vital for hiring.