Michael Bolin
Tech lead for the open source Codex repository and former distinguished engineer at Meta, known for work on developer tools such as Buck, NewClyde, and virtual filesystem projects.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 20min
OpenAI Codex Tech Lead On How His Career Grew And How He Uses Codex | Michael Bolin
Michael Bolin, tech lead of the open source Codex repo and former Meta engineer behind Buck and NewClyde. He recalls building faster build systems, a virtual filesystem for massive monorepos, and why Codex was open sourced. He contrasts research-led and engineering-led cultures. He also reveals how he uses Codex daily, agent design choices, and practical career and engineering advice.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 22min
OpenAI’s Michael Bolin on Codex, Harness Engineering, and the Real Future of Coding Agents
Michael Bolin, tech lead for OpenAI’s open source Codex, explains the engineering layer that makes coding agents practical and safe. He discusses what a harness is, sandboxing across OSes, how agents reshape developer workflows, why docs/tests matter more, and why a small, powerful harness plus strong models is the winning combo.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 9min
OpenAI’s Michael Bolin: What Engineers Still Matter For in the Age of Coding Agents
Michael Bolin, tech lead for Codex at OpenAI who applies large language models to developer tools, discusses what programming looks like when agents write most code. He explores shifting mindsets to build for agents, which skills will matter, faster prototyping, risks of losing human judgment, and where human taste and oversight remain essential.
