Zixing Zhang

Zixing Zhang is a talented Staff Software Engineer with a wealth of experience in the tech industry.

Zixing commenced his career journey by contributing his skills at Facebook in Menlo Park, where he specialized in designing and constructing payment frameworks for diverse systems and analyzing payment-related data.

With a solid educational background in Computer Science, having pursued his Bachelor of Engineering at South China Agricultural University, Zixing embarked on a rewarding professional stint at Airbnb in San Francisco in September 2016.

Initially a vital part of the Airbnb Mobile Dev team, Zixing transitioned to the Payments Transactions team in May 2018, where he has been instrumental in spearheading innovative projects and solutions.

During his tenure in the Mobile Dev team, Zixing spearheaded a key project aimed at optimizing the iOS App build time and app size. This involved leading his team in the development and integration of the Buck build tool into the iOS codebase, a pivotal initiative in enhancing efficiency and performance. His efforts and expertise are well-documented in a post he authored, detailing the process of building a mixed-language iOS project with Buck.

In his current role within the Payments Transactions team at Airbnb, Zixing has excelled by leading the development of a cutting-edge order management service poised to handle a substantial volume of daily transactions, indicative of his strategic vision and technical acumen.

Zixing Zhang's proficiency extends across a range of programming languages, notably Python and C++, with additional experience in Java, PHP, COBOL, and ASP. His adeptness in algorithm and data structure, honed through years of participation in programming competitions, underscores his dedication to problem-solving and optimization.

Zixing's professional journey is characterized by a passion for innovation and a relentless pursuit of excellence, evident in his impactful contributions to leading tech companies like Facebook and Airbnb.