Max Zhao is a skilled software engineer with a robust background in software development, demonstrated through experience at prominent companies such as Meta, Bilt Rewards, and Amazon. Currently serving as a Software Engineer at Meta since July 2024, Max previously held positions including Senior Software Engineer at Bilt Rewards and Software Engineer at Bolt, where expertise in financial products and payments was developed. Max's career began with internships at OSIsoft, SAP, and Amazon, where contributions were made to various software development projects. Notably, as an undergraduate researcher at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Max engaged in innovative projects focused on speech recognition technologies for aiding children's recovery in speech therapy. Max holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Engineering from UC San Diego.