Yew Lim

Yew Jin Lim is a Principal Software Engineer at Google, currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area.1 He has an extensive career at Google spanning over 16 years, during which he has held several senior positions and contributed to various important projects.

Career Progression at Google

Yew Jin Lim joined Google in November 2007 as a Software Engineer.1 Throughout his tenure, he has steadily climbed the ranks:

• Software Engineer (2007-2009)
• Senior Software Engineer (2009-2012)
• Staff Software Engineer (2012-2015)
• Senior Staff Software Engineer (2015-2018)
• Principal Software Engineer (2018-present)

Key Responsibilities and Achievements

Search Growth Engineering Lead: In his current role, Yew Jin is responsible for:

• Developing predictive systems for ranking and triggering multiple proactive/queryless features in Search, including notifications.1
• Working on growing Google Search usage by building horizontal technologies for sustainable user acquisition and re-engagement.1

Previous Roles: As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, he:

• Worked on proactive search, utilizing personalized and contextually-relevant signals to enhance the Search experience.1
• Led the Intent Prediction team of 50 members, focusing on developing novel techniques and frameworks involving deep learning, data mining, and evaluation methodologies.1

Educational Background

Yew Jin Lim holds a PhD in Computer Science from the National University of Singapore, which he completed between 2003 and 2007.2

Other Experiences

Before joining Google, Yew Jin worked as a Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore and served as a Naval Officer in the Republic of Singapore Navy.1

Yew Jin Lim's career at Google demonstrates his expertise in search technologies, machine learning, and large-scale engineering projects, making him a valuable asset to the company's technical leadership.