Eric Frohnhoefer

Eric Frohnhoefer is a former Staff Software Engineer at Twitter, where he worked for approximately eight years, primarily focusing on the Android version of the Twitter app. He gained significant media attention in November 2022 when he publicly disagreed with Elon Musk regarding the app's performance. Musk had tweeted about issues with the app being "super slow," to which Frohnhoefer responded, asserting his extensive experience and detailing the improvements he had made during his tenure.135

The public exchange led to Frohnhoefer's dismissal by Musk, who announced the firing via Twitter shortly after their disagreement. This incident highlighted tensions within the company under Musk's leadership, particularly regarding employee conduct and public criticism. Frohnhoefer's firing was part of a broader trend of dismissals of employees who openly criticized Musk or his policies.146

Following his termination, Frohnhoefer expressed his sentiments about the situation on social media, referring to Musk's team as "a bunch of cowards" for how they handled dissent within the company.5 He is based in San Diego, California, and continues to engage with a significant following on social media platforms like Twitter.32