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AnnouncementJoel is now part of Califa

Califa hires one kind of person.

Restless, curious optimists who are comfortable wearing many hats. Here is what the job looks like and what comes with it. Open positions are listed below.

View open rolesAbout Califa

Our Values

  1. Intentionality

    Every decision gets made on purpose, with the reasoning written down. Nothing ships because it was the default.

  2. Growth mindset

    Skills are learned as the work demands them. Being new at something is expected, not a problem.

  3. Ownership

    Every project has one directly responsible person who sees it through, from the first sketch to what happens after launch.

  4. Respectful candor

    Feedback is direct, specific, and early. It is also kind, because the point is better work, not a point scored.

  5. We’re a business

    We’re not a family. We’re not even a team, strictly speaking. We are, at most, a guy.

  6. Diversity

    Diversity is what makes us great. Different backgrounds and ways of thinking make the work better.

The Team

  • Joel Califa, Chief Executive OfficerJoel CalifaChief Executive Officer
  • Joel Califa, Chief Technology OfficerJoel CalifaChief Technology Officer
  • Joel Califa, Chief Marketing OfficerJoel CalifaChief Marketing Officer
  • Joel Califa, Chief Operating OfficerJoel CalifaChief Operating Officer
  • Joel Califa, Chief Product OfficerJoel CalifaChief Product Officer
  • Joel Califa, Chief Financial OfficerJoel CalifaChief Financial Officer
  • Joel Califa, SVP LegalJoel CalifaSVP Legal
CEO approval
100%
Glassdoor rating
5.0
Recommend to a friend
100%
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Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision

    Full coverage for every employee and their dependents, from day one.

  • Unlimited PTO

    No annual cap. Requests are approved the same day they are made.

  • 401(k) with match

    Contributions matched at 100%, up to the legal limit.

  • Equity

    Every employee holds equity. The current allocation is 100%.

  • Compensation

    Top of market for every role. Reviewed annually.

  • Home office stipend

    Covers the desk, the chair, the monitor, and the room they are in.

  • Learning budget

    Books, courses, and conferences. No approval required.

  • Annual offsite

    One week, one location, full attendance.

  • Daily lunch

    Provided every working day. Menu set by the kitchen.

  • Adderall

    Covered from day one. Refills arrive monthly.

Life at Califa

  • A Califa employee presenting on a stage to a full auditorium
    Quarterly all-hands.
  • A Califa employee on a video call in a grey T-shirt
    Quarterly planning.
  • A Califa employee on a video call in an orange T-shirt
    Daily standup.
  • A Califa employee presenting a values slide over video
    Values workshop.
  • A Califa employee pointing a clicker at the screen during a design crit
    A design crit that reshaped the roadmap.
  • A Califa employee on a video call in a lavender T-shirt
    Interview loop, round four.
  • Company volleyball tournament, final match. (Not pictured.)
  • A title slide reading Heap Design Principles with a presenter on camera
    Lunch and learn.
  • A close-up of a Califa employee's face
    One-on-one.
  • A Califa employee on a video call in a pink T-shirt
    Product review.
  • A Califa employee laughing in a white shirt and black tie
    Having the time of our life with a bunch of coworkers. They’re all just out of frame, laughing too.
  • A Califa employee alone on a wide, empty beach in an Aloha T-shirt, arms out
    Company photo, 2025 O’ahu retreat
  • A Califa employee speaking at a podium
    Offsite keynote, day two.
  • A homepage storyboard shared on a video call
    Roadmap planning.
  • A Califa employee on a video call in a hoodie, smiling
    Friday demos.
  • A Califa employee on a video call in a striped shirt
    Pairing session.
  • A Califa employee leaning into the camera on a video call
    Performance review.

Open positions

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