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Since 2015, when we introduced the first mobile caller ID and spam-blocking apps, we’ve been at the forefront of voice intelligence innovation. In 2016, we partnered with Samsung and AT&T to launch Hiya Protect, the first network-based spam-blocking solution. In 2019, we introduced Hiya Connect, a branded call SaaS platform that helps businesses reach more customers by phone.
Today, our Voice Intelligence Platform powers over 500 million users worldwide. Leveraging adaptive AI and audio intelligence, it delivers smarter, safer, and more productive voice interactions across networks, apps, and devices. Our network & solution partners have grown to include British Telecom, EE, Virgin Media O2, Ericsson, Rogers, Bell Canada, MasMovil, Telenor, HP, KPMG, and more.
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Hiya Company Culture
Hiya Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.7/5
Hiya CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Alex Algard
88 /100
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Diversity at Hiya
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Diverse employees at Hiya have rated Meetings, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Hiya
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Women at Hiya have rated Compensation, Happiness, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Hiya eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
59
Hiya employees are 59% more likely to recommend Hiya as a great place to work
| 71% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 12% | Detractors |
Working at Hiya
Working at Hiya is rated highly by 209 employees, across various culture dimensions. Hiya employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting Hiya’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at Hiya was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Hiya
A+
Overall Company Culture at Hiya is rated A+
Last updated 9 days ago
Top
5%
Hiya ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Hiya Employee Reviews
Out of 468 Hiya employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From Hiya Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Doing and presenting the homework gave me a good sense of what it would be like to work at Hiya and whether I would be successful in the role
- What makes you most happy at work?Accomplishing projects that have high impact on the company; seeing someone on my team succeed
- What are some of the best things about your team?Collaborative, warm, fun, high level of trust
Hiya Company Information
Hiya Company Overview
Since 2015, when we introduced the first mobile caller ID and spam-blocking apps, we’ve been at the forefront of voice intelligence innovation. In 2016, we partnered with Samsung and AT&T to launch Hiya Protect, the first network-based spam-blocking solution. In 2019, we introduced Hiya Connect, a branded call SaaS platform that helps businesses reach more customers by phone. Today, our Voice Intelligence Platform powers over 500 million users worldwide. Leveraging adaptive AI and audio intelligence, it delivers smarter, safer, and more productive voice interactions across networks, apps, and devices. Our network & solution partners have grown to include British Telecom, EE, Virgin Media O2, Ericsson, Rogers, Bell Canada, MasMovil, Telenor, HP, KPMG, and more.
Hiya was founded in 2016 and its current CEO is Alex Algard. Since its inception 10 years ago, Hiya has grown to 150 employees.
Hiya Mission, Vision & Values
Hiya Mission Statement
Our mission is to modernize voice with intelligence?for security and productivity. Hiya protects against spam and fraud, connects businesses with customers, and secures global telecommunications. Since 2015, when we introduced the first mobile caller ID and spam-blocking apps, we’ve been at the forefront of voice intelligence innovation. In 2016, we partnered with Samsung and AT&T to launch Hiya Protect, the first network-based spam-blocking solution. In 2019, we introduced Hiya Connect, a branded call SaaS platform that helps businesses reach more customers by phone. Today, our Voice Intelligence Platform powers over 500 million users worldwide. Leveraging adaptive AI and audio intelligence, it delivers smarter, safer, and more productive voice interactions across networks, apps, and devices. Our network & solution partners have grown to include British Telecom, EE, Virgin Media O2, Ericsson, Rogers, Bell Canada, MasMovil, Telenor, HP, KPMG, and more.
Hiya Vision Statement
We build innovative products that impact how millions of people connect. Join our team and grow your career with the most passionate, dedicated, and driven group of people you’ve ever met. For more information, please visit https://hiya.com.
Hiya Values
- Serve
- Own It
- Lead
- Do
- Improve
| Headquarter | 701 5th Avenue, Suite 1200 Seattle, WA 98104 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | hiya.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2016 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.hiya.com/company/careers |
| Social Sites |
Hiya Competitors
Hiya competitors include Citizen. Hiya ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Hiya compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Culture Video
Meet the Caller Profiles Team!
Women in Tech Breakfast
Team event at the Mariners!
Hiya CEO Alex Algard discusses with CBS This Morning how Hiya’s services help consumers protect themselves against robocalls and the @fcc and @federal_trade_commisson efforts to raise awareness at their Joint Policy Forum on “Fighting the Scourge of Illegal Robocalls” in D.C.
Hiya Sr. Product Manager Jonathan Nelson chats with @richontech of @ktla5news about how easy it is for spammers to spoof your number!
Celebrating our global growth! Come join our team Hiya.com/open-positions
Hiya Employees
Hiya has 150 employees. 209 employees at Hiya have reviewed Hiya across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 9 days ago.
Overall, the 209 Hiya employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Hiya are extremely happy with their total compensation at Hiya, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Hiya are extremely happy with their team. 209 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Hiya are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Hiya believe the environment at Hiya is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Hiya is comfortably fast. About 73% of the employees at Hiya work 8 hours or less, while 1% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Hiya are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Hiya employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Hiya report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
98% of Hiya employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Hiya employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
89% of Hiya employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Hiya employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
99% of Hiya employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Hiya - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Hiya is that the company was prepared on their first day. Hiya employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Hiya KPIs and OKRs
At Hiya 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Hiya's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Hiya employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Hiya CEO & Leadership
Hiya CEO - Alex Algard
88 /100
Hiya’s CEO Alex Algard started in this role in 2016. Alex’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. Hiya’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Asian or Pacific Islander employees, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, employees in the Engineering department, and Caucasian employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Hiya’s competitors, Alex Algard ranks right above Citizen CEO Toshio Tokura. Under Algard’s leadership, Hiya employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Professional Development and eNPS are two areas, according to respondents, where Hiya could stand to see real improvement.
Hiya Leadership
The Hiya Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Alex Algard, VP of User Experience Matthew Matanovic, and VP, Caller Profiles Jan Volzke
Alex Algard CEO / President
Alex is the CEO of Hiya (and the founder of Whitepages, the twenty-year-old digital identity company that he created... read more
Matthew Matanovic VP of User Experience
Matthew Matanovic serves as the VP of User Experience for Hiya Inc.. Matthew started at Hiya Inc. in February of 2016.... read more
Jan Volzke VP, Caller Profiles
As Vice President, Caller Profiles, Jan manages the team that protects Hiya’s millions of users from spam, nuisance... read more
Liz Powell VP, Marketing and Communications
As Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Liz is responsible for building awareness for Hiya across all parts of... read more
Chris Reiner VP, Business Development
As Vice President of Business Development, Chris Reiner leads Hiya’s ongoing growth and distribution strategy, with a... read more
Marcelo Calbucci CTO
Marcelo Calbucci serves as the CTO of Hiya.
Pinar Ormeci Vice President, Sales and Business Development North America
Pinar Ormeci serves as the Vice President, Sales and Business Development North America of Hiya Inc.. Pinar currently... read more
Hiya Salaries
How much does Hiya pay?
How much do people at Hiya get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Hiya is $83,007, or $39 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $127,747, or $61 per hour.
At Hiya, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $189,097 annually and the lowest is an Accountant at $47,773 annually. Average Hiya salaries by department include: Marketing at $150,324, Product at $121,179, Finance at $83,156, and Sales at $70,887. Half of Hiya salaries are above $127,747.
148 employees at Hiya rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 440 ratings) while 146 employees at Hiya rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 146 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $101k | $101k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $115k | $115k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $177k | $177k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $234k | $234k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $294k | $294k | 100th Percentile |
$83,007*
Average Compensation
$127,747*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Hiya Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Hiya
Diverse employees at Hiya score the company 94/100 across various culture categories, placing Hiya in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Hiya across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
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Hiya Perks & Benefits
Stock options Covered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 401k Program with Employer Match Flexible Vacation Time Paid Parental Leave Employer Covered Long-term Disability and Life Insurance $1,000 Learning & Development Budget $1,000 USD Charitable Matching Work-from-home office stipend On-site massages Fully-stocked kitchen
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Unique Office Space
Hiya PTO
Hiya's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year.
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Hiya Careers
Hiya Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Hiya applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Hiya has a total of 150 employees
5
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (5 out of 5)
- 0% Denied ( out of 5)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 5)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 5)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Hiya Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Hiya on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Seattle | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Hiya
What is Hiya address?
Hiya location is at 701 5th Avenue, Suite 1200
Who is the CEO of Hiya?
Hiya CEO is Alex Algard, their score by employees is 88
What is Hiya eNPS?
The eNPS for Hiya is 59
What is the salary for Executive Assistant in Hiya?
Executive Assistant average salary in the US is 59k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Hiya?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Hiya is 66k
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