Joey Button
About Joey Button
Joey Button serves as the Head of Cloud Software at Zipline, where he focuses on building core software teams. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked at notable companies such as Facebook, Tesla Motors, and Resultrix.
Current Role at Zipline
Joey Button serves as the Head of Cloud Software at Zipline, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on building and supporting core software teams across various disciplines, including Software, Robotics, Perception, SRE/DevOps, Full Stack, and GIS. His leadership emphasizes collaboration and innovation within the team, aiming to enhance the company's software capabilities.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Joey Button has extensive experience in software engineering. He worked at Facebook as a Lead Software Engineer from 2017 to 2019, where he contributed to significant projects. Prior to that, he was a Firmware Engineer Intern at Tesla Motors in 2016. His early career included roles at Zipline, where he served as Lead Software Engineer - Site Bringup from 2019 to 2021, and as Engineering Lead - Spatial Planning from 2021 to 2022.
Education and Training
Joey Button studied Computer Science at Middlebury College from 2013 to 2017, where he completed a four-year program. He also attended Digipen Institute of Technology in 2012 for a brief period focused on Computer Science. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in technology and software development.
Advocacy for Team Development
Joey Button advocates for a work environment that amplifies team members' voices and fosters trust in their skills. He encourages generalists who are eager to learn to explore opportunities at Zipline, regardless of whether they fit a specific mold. His approach emphasizes mentorship, positive reinforcement, and providing technical advice to uplift colleagues' careers.
Volunteer Experience
Joey Button served as a Volunteer Coordinator for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America from 2011 to 2013. In this role, he contributed to community engagement and support for youth programs. His volunteer work reflects his commitment to social impact and working with diverse teams to address quality of life issues.