As an engineer, enjoys work that makes complex products feel simple. Outside of work, an avid reader and long-form thinker who values curiosity, craft, and life beyond the keyboard.
Katharine McLeod is a senior software engineer at Underline who enjoys building behind-the-scenes systems that make complex products feel simple and reliable for the people using them. She comes to Underline after seven years at Expel, where she began her engineering career as a career switcher. She’s drawn to thoughtful engineering and the quiet work of improving user experiences through systems most users never see but rely on every day.Outside of work, Katharine is an avid reader and long-form thinker who values curiosity and craft. She lives with her family and prefers work that leaves room for focus, care, and a life not entirely lived at a keyboard.