Zac Bowling
Software engineer, housing advocate, and content creator working at the intersection of technology, policy, and civic engagement.
Building the future of computing
Staff AI Software Engineer at Meta. Previously Google Fuchsia OS, Modular, and a string of startups. Two decades shipping operating systems, compilers, and AI infrastructure.
Learn moreFighting for housing and democracy
CA Democratic Party Executive Board member. Open Government Commissioner in Alameda. Leading YIMBY campaigns and suing state agencies over housing accountability.
Learn moreMaking urbanism go viral
140K+ subscribers on TikTok and YouTube as @YesInMyBackyard. Featured in Wired, The Verge, SF Chronicle. Speaking at Mobile World Congress and Dutch national TV.
Learn moreAt the intersection of code, policy, and community
I'm a software engineer, housing advocate, and civic leader based in Alameda, California. With over two decades of experience in technology and public advocacy, I work at the intersection of software engineering, open-source contributions, and grassroots political engagement.
By day, I'm a Staff AI Software Engineer at Meta, building the future of mixed reality. By evening, I serve on the California Democratic Party Executive Board and as an Open Government Commissioner for the City of Alameda. In between, I create urbanist content for 140,000+ followers on TikTok and YouTube.
Quick Facts
- Alameda, California
- Staff AI Software Engineer @ Meta
- Executive Board Member @ CA Democratic Party
- Open Government Commissioner @ City of Alameda
- 140K+ subscribers on TikTok & YouTube
- Dogs: Teddy & Pickle
Press & media coverage
Featured in national and local publications for work in technology, housing advocacy, and content creation.
Linux Kernel 6.19 Reverts Code to Fix MediaTek MT792x WiFi Issues
Mentioned for submitting 11 patches to fix bugs in the MT792x WiFi driver in the Linux kernel
January 2, 2026California Man Always Buys Annual Pass To National Parks. Then They Make A Change This Year That Makes Him Reconsider: 'I'd Pay More To NOT Have That Version'
Featured in viral coverage of the new America the Beautiful National Parks pass redesign
December 13, 2025Trump mocked for putting his face on America the Beautiful passes for National Parks
Viral TikTok about the new National Parks pass design with Trump's portrait
December 11, 2025