Jono Chang
About Jono Chang
Jono Chang is a Senior Principal Engineer at Zenefits, where he has worked since 2019. He has a strong background in engineering and entrepreneurship, having co-founded Glassmap and held various engineering roles at companies such as Groupon, Vida Health, and Kabam.
Work at Zenefits
Jono Chang has been employed at Zenefits as a Senior Principal Engineer since 2019. In this role, he guides architecture and design decisions across the company's codebase. He leads engineering efforts for Core HR and the Developer Platform, tackling significant technical challenges throughout the engineering department. Chang spends approximately 75% of his time focused on technical direction and leadership, while the remaining 25% is dedicated to business and product strategy, mentorship, and people management. He collaborates closely with various teams, including HR, payroll, time, tax, benefits, mobile, and integrations engineering.
Previous Experience
Before joining Zenefits, Jono Chang held several engineering roles. He worked at Meebo Inc as a Server Side Engineer for two months in 2010. He then served as a Back-end Engineer at Kabam Inc for nine months from 2010 to 2011. Following this, he co-founded Glassmap, which was later acquired by Groupon. At Groupon, he worked as a Software Engineer for one year, focusing on SMB-targeted products after the acquisition. Additionally, he co-founded Vida Health, Inc., where he worked for two years from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Jono Chang studied at Stanford University, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Computer Science, specializing in Systems. He achieved a perfect GPA of 4.00/4.00 and graduated in the top 5% of his engineering class. He also attended Y Combinator, which is known for fostering startup growth and innovation. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise and leadership in engineering.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Jono Chang has a history of entrepreneurial involvement. He co-founded Glassmap, which was acquired by Groupon, and later co-founded Vida Health, Inc. His decision to leave an MS program at Stanford to pursue entrepreneurial interests reflects his commitment to innovation and leadership in the tech industry. His experiences in founding and leading startups have contributed to his current role at Zenefits, where he establishes and leads various cross-engineering efforts and special projects.