Kate Lovett
Senior Software Engineer | Manager (Engineering Manager) at Google
Leading engineering efforts for Flutter and Dart at Google while managing open-source contributions and framework maintenance.
Intro
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.
Networking
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
What I'm looking for
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in open source and engineering leadership
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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.
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Professional, encouraging, and community-oriented with a balance of leadership insights and developer humor.
Formality — 7/10
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