Parcel
A zero-config, blazing-fast build tool for TypeScript monorepos. Intelligent caching, parallel execution, and first-class ESM support — all with no setup required.
Paul Peery
Software Engineer
I build thoughtful software that scales — from developer tooling and performance-critical systems to clean, accessible web experiences.
5+ Years Building
30+ Projects Shipped
100+ OSS Contributions
0 Imposter Syndrome
About Me
Crafting software
with intention
I'm a software engineer based in San Francisco with a passion for building tools that make other developers' lives easier. My work sits at the intersection of great engineering and great user experience.
I specialize in full-stack web development with a focus on performance, developer experience, and open-source software. When I'm not writing code, I'm thinking about system design, contributing to OSS projects, or writing about the craft.
Currently open to interesting problems. If you're building something ambitious, let's talk.
TypeScriptRustSystems DesignDeveloper ToolingOpen SourcePerformanceAccessibilityWeb Platform
Selected Work
Things I've built
A handful of projects I'm proud of. Most are open source — feel free to dig through the code.
Chronicle
An observability SDK for distributed systems — structured logging, distributed tracing, and live metrics in one cohesive package, with a beautiful local dashboard.
Orion
AI-powered code review that understands context, surfaces security vulnerabilities, and suggests targeted refactoring — integrated directly into your existing PR workflow.
Expertise
What I work with
Tools and technologies I reach for to get things done well.
Languages & Runtimes
Frontend & UI
Backend & Data
Infrastructure & Tools
Writing
Latest from the blog
The Case for Zero-Config Tooling
The best developer tools are invisible. Here's why I've become obsessed with zero-config build systems — and what it means for how we design software.
What Good Developer Experience Actually Looks Like
DX is not about making things 'easy'. It's about making the right things obvious, the wrong things hard, and the error states recoverable.
Rust Ownership Patterns I Wish I Knew Earlier
Practical ownership patterns that took me too long to internalize — from fighting the borrow checker to working with it.
Contact
Let's build something
together.
Whether you have a project in mind, a role to fill, or just want to compare notes on Rust vs Go — my inbox is always open.
paul@peery.me