Jeffrey 'Jeff' J. Rothschild is an American businessman, the self-made billionaire former Vice President of Infrastructure Software at Facebook (Meta Platforms, Inc.). His career is rooted in technology and engineering. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Vanderbilt University (1977, 1979). He is not a member of the famous Rothschild banking family.

Rothschild's career began in engineering at Honeywell and Intel. His entrepreneurial journey began in 1988 when he co-founded Veritas Software, a pioneer in storage management software. He later co-founded Mpath Interactive (1995) and Mendocino Software (2003). He gained vast experience in technology infrastructure and venture capital (serving as an advisor at Accel Partners).

• Facebook (Former VP of Infrastructure Software): The core wealth generator, where he was the oldest person working at Facebook at the time he joined in 2005. He owned 18 million shares at the time of the IPO.
• Veritas Software (Co-founder): The foundational company he co-founded in 1988 (storage management software).
• Academic Background: He holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Vanderbilt University (Engineering).
• Philanthropy: He is the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of Vanderbilt University and has donated $20 million for campus construction.

Jeff Rothschild's strategic genius was his commitment to scaling technology infrastructure. He joined Facebook in 2005, recognizing the company's explosive growth potential. As Vice President of Infrastructure Software, he was responsible for building the massive, resilient technical backbone required to handle Facebook's trillions of photo views and hundreds of billions of friend connections—a structural contribution that enabled Facebook's global dominance.

His immense wealth is secured by his large equity stake in the publicly traded company (owning 18 million shares at the time of the 2012 IPO). He retired from his full-time role but remains a key figure in technology and venture capital. His philanthropy focuses heavily on Vanderbilt University, endowing scholarships and donating $20 million for two new buildings in 2016.

Jeff Rothschild's social impact is structural, stemming from his role in building the massive technical infrastructure that made Facebook/Meta possible—a foundational platform for global digital communication. His philanthropic commitment to Vanderbilt University is massive, supporting engineering education and campus development.

His structural contribution is tied to his belief in engineering excellence and the successful scaling of high-volume digital platforms.

Jeff Rothschild maintains the professional, pragmatic style of a technology executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects his stability and intellectual authority, rooted in his engineering background and mastery of complex infrastructure.

Residing in Palo Alto, California, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to technology investment, academic governance, and philanthropy.