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Our mission: To enable our customers to solve the world’s toughest problems and realize the digital future of the planet with mission-critical intelligent systems where failure is not an option.
Your reward: A challenging opportunity to expand your knowledge, make a big impact, and grow with a company that is pushing technology to the edge and driving digital transformation across the globe.
Wind River Is ...
Innovative & Empowering
Challenge yourself. We live and breathe to solve complex customer challenges and deliver innovative solutions that surprise and delight every individual who uses them. We push boundaries to make an impact. Our world is transformative and AI-driven, delivering profound economic and social change through mission-critical intelligent systems that empower and protect the global community, including:
- Enabling the future with advanced systems on the intelligent edge
- Driving the next generation of autonomous vehicles
- Revolutionizing a new industrial era through 5G and the cloud
- Powering NASA’s Mars rovers, including Perseverance and Curiosity
- Making medical devices safe, secure, and compliant for everyone
Diverse & Inclusive
Come together. We operate as a team and collaborate globally to get things done through 18 offices spanning the world — and we have fun doing it. With 1,200+ employees, we don’t just value differences, we seek them out. That’s what makes our ideas, products, and services the best the industry has to offer.
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Supportive & Rewarding
Get inspired. A career at Wind River® is no ordinary job. You won’t go it alone. You’ll work in a collaborative, friendly, and supportive environment to solve complex problems that will advance your skills further than you could imagine. Be proud of everything you contribute, and take ownership of all your accomplishments.
Hear what our team has to say:
“It’s been 3 years with Wind River and from the day I joined I’ve been given the opportunity to nurture my professional career development by finding a role in the company that suits my interests and abilities. Being IT Desktop Principal in the IT team, there have been lots of opportunities for me to work on different projects with a variety of business aspects, always facing exciting responsibilities and challenges that inspire me to develop and learn new skills and abilities. I am proud to be a part of the Wind River family and appreciate the opportunity to realize my full potential in a cooperative and encouraging working culture. Wind River is a great place to work!”
Romualdo Alastra Forje, IT Desktop Principal
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“There is so much I enjoy about this job. I am proud to be a part of a company team that feels like an extended family. I am pleased to be a part of a corporation that always puts the customer first and an organization that values each employee by providing excellent benefits and ongoing education. It's an honor to be a part of a company with such strong values and significant influence in the market. Also, meeting so many different people around the globe and helping them succeed is a great plus. I'm fortunate to be part of Wind River.”
Esteban Zuniga
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Join Us in Costa Rica — San José
We are an engineering hub of 80+ engineers and technical support staff in our Costa Rica office. We have been making a strong impact and pushing our skills to the edge since 2017.
At Wind River:
- We apply our 40-year heritage and collective expertise to build mission-critical systems that cannot fail, while solving the world’s most complex problems.
- We take pride in working as a diverse team to create innovative solutions that delight our customers, and have fun doing it.
- We seek challenges to grow, push boundaries, and be our best.
Wind River Systems Costa Rica S.R.L. - Main Office
Oficentro Mediterraneo, Zona Industrial,
San José Province, San José,
Costa Rica
Wind River Careers
Living (and Working) on the Edge
Join us and grow with a company that is pushing technology to the edge and driving digital transformation across the globe.
Imagine being part of a global team that is building the technology foundation for self-driving cars. Life-saving medical breakthroughs. Environmentally sustainable energy. 5G networks. Or safe and smooth landings on Mars. When someone asks, “What did you do today?” you’ll have an awesome answer.
Why Choose Wind River
More Than Just a Job
Yes, we provide competitive compensation and benefits (and some will surprise you). But we also have meaningful personal and professional growth opportunities that derive from our fervent belief in the importance of cultivating a growth mindset.
We support our communities through the Wind Gives Back volunteer program, share ideas and knowledge through our Wonder@Wind learning series and Technical Symposiums, and celebrate our extraordinary individuals with birthdays off and SHINE awards. These are only a few of the programs that help make working at Wind River® more than just a job.
Get the Inside Scoop
Work with incredibly smart people around the world who share your passion for learning and welcome a challenge. Hear what they have to say about working at Wind River.
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“The coolest project I’ve worked on is the VxWorks 653 real-time operating system for safety-critical applications. It’s being deployed on aircraft and in autonomous cars. I believe it will bring a safer future in many areas.”
Yuanwei L., China, Member of Technical Staff – Sys
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“I enjoy most the trust I feel from the company in my ability to do my job and the opportunity to speak with anybody internally to share ideas.”
Sophie Stein, France, Territory Account Manager
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“Through tuition reimbursement, Wind River has allowed me to pursue different graduate degrees that I have been able to immediately put into practice. Over the years, my role has evolved into ones that match external market trends, and this is a part of my job that I truly enjoy and appreciate.”
Arleen Koldoff, Alameda, Senior Member of Technical Staff – Support Account Management
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“The company is giving us the opportunity to bring new ideas and challenge the status quo. The Hive project will bring new technologies to create a virtual laboratory that will accelerate product development and testing.”
Miguel F., Costa Rica, Manager, Engineering – Sys
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“The coolest project I have worked on is the Wind Way, our culture revamp. Talking to employees and helping implement changes to refresh our culture has been eye-opening. It is rewarding to see how open and receptive employees have been to these changes.”
Dominique B., Alameda, Executive Assistant
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“Working for Wind River is a great experience. I can gain as much embedded operating system knowledge as possible. Wind River is the first-class company in this market, and I have unlimited space to improve myself.”
Liang Z., China, Senior Member of Technical Staff – Sys
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“I started as a quality engineer and later moved to the IT application team. In the past 15 years I’ve had the chance to work with various business units on different projects using different technologies. These work experiences not only enhanced my technical skills but also greatly improved my communication and interpersonal skills.”
Yihong X., Alameda, Senior Manager, Business Applications
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“I really enjoy the culture my department has built around teamwork and high energy. I look forward to coming to the office every day because of the atmosphere we have created together.”
Gabriel R., Costa Rica, Engineer – App
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“One of my colleagues and I put together a free 5K run event aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle, both within the company and within the local community.”
Andrei-Ionut Z., Romania, Senior Architect, Services & Solutions
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“Respect, communication, and teamwork are key for our Accounts Receivable team. We are all in different locations and time zones, speak different languages, and come from different cultures, but there is no difference between any of us. We are all one team, with the same targets and goals, always open to sharing new ideas to improve our service.”
Daniele H.V., Costa Rica, Credit & Collections Analyst
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“I’ve had a lot of different job titles at Wind River: PowerPC developer, Cert developer, Arm developer, Arm scrum master, and even part-time lab administrator! All of these have been amazing experiences in my life.”
Shengjiang W., China, Member of Technical Staff – Sys
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“The company’s overall culture drew me in. My boss listens to my ideas and the whole team works together to make them happen. We all support each other and offer creative feedback, then make our ideas a reality. I love being appreciated and listened to.”
Sherry L., China, Human Resources Business Partner
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“The Alameda campus is scenic. I see people walking their dogs, athletes running up and down the basketball court, and employees unwinding at the outdoor lunch area. It’s a bonus to work for a company with an inviting and casual environment so that you can balance your personal and work life.”
Matthew F., Alameda, Project Manager – Business Applications
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“What I like most is the trust and freedom I’ve had from my managers over the years. I’ve always been able (and encouraged) to bring new ideas and to implement them in the way I wanted. What’s amazing is that this has been the case with every manager for the past ten years. Daily basketball games with my crazy colleagues and being able to volunteer at my kids’ school make it a special place to work.”
Nicolas Marguet, Alameda, Senior Manager, Engineering – Technical Support
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“We have developers and testers in one team, so we have very good communication. Everyone on my team is positive, professional, and friendly. We are a very closet-knit, autonomous team.”
Qian L., China, Senior Member of Technical Staff – Sys
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“The people are extremely creative, friendly, and helpful. There is a beautiful team spirit. The products are very interesting, too. I keep learning new things all the time.”
Delia K., Ottawa, Member of Technical Staff – Sys
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“I began my career with Wind River as a Sales Development Rep, and with the coaching and leadership invested in my growth, I have been privileged to work my way up to the role of Territory Account Manager. I am often spotted around the office accompanied by Gabe, my diabetic alert dog!”
Tim Crose, Alameda, Territory Account Manager
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“I love the encouragement I receive to invest in my skills. I started working at Wind River editing lecture and lab content for our training courses. With the support of my team, I expanded into other areas of information development, creating product documentation. I always have the resources I need to contribute with confidence.”
Samantha S., Ottawa, Technical Writer
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“I strongly believe that I was born to be an engineer, and Wind River lets me be the best at that. I started as a support engineer and am now near the top of the technical leadership ladder. I’m in a position to influence product roadmaps, advise and lead development teams, and personally contribute to technologies that end up in space, or that make flying and driving safer. What more can an engineer ask for?”
Zoltan L., Alameda, Principal Technologist – Sys
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“It’s definitely the people! People at Wind River are highly capable and fun to work with. Mutual respect is always there, and I get a genuine sense of inclusion from colleagues across the globe. Your voice is always heard at all levels.”
Miho K., Japan, Manager, Human Resources
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“What I like about Wind River is the opportunity to work on mission-critical products. Being meticulous myself, I thrive working on products that are used in places that require the highest standard of quality, like airplanes, industrial robots, medical robots, or cars.”
Styve E., Ottawa, Member of Technical Staff – Sys
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“It’s extremely gratifying to work for a global company and as part of a global team where I’m learning new things daily. I’ve also had the opportunity to hold several positions in marketing, which has allowed me to grow and develop my craft. At Wind River I’ve found the perfect work/life balance, and I love what I do.”
Isabelle Denis, France, Sr. Manager, Public Relations
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“Wind River challenges me. I don’t see or do the same things every day, which keeps me interested and constantly learning more.”
Tim M., Alameda, Senior Analyst – Network Systems
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“People! Wind River has a very friendly and open culture. Everybody is accessible and willing to help. We have a very engaged team divided between Costa Rica, the U.S., Canada, and Japan, and that makes our work much more interesting. We’ve become very close.”
Jennifer C., Costa Rica, Supervisor, Accounting
What do you like about working about Wind River?
“VxWorks is a fantastic product with over 30 years of history. We see it everywhere in high-tech products that have improved lives all over the world. We are proud to be part of this product and excited to see it land on Mars again! People here are smart and crazy about finding better ways to do things. As engineers, we are happy to work in an environment where we can constantly improve.”
Shawn Y., China, Senior Manager, Engineering – Sys
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Wind River Security Services
Wind River
Security Services
In a connected world, security is a nonnegotiable characteristic of every intelligent system, protecting hardware, software, data, and processes from attack.
The approaches to security are varied and complex — and dynamic, due to the ever-changing threat landscape and increasing regulatory requirements. Wind River® Professional Services has a deep understanding of the threat landscape that your device will encounter.
By 2025, 42 billion connected IoT devices will be active in our world (IDC, July 2020). The ability to safeguard intelligent edge devices and systems, along with the critical data they generate, is paramount. At the same time, changing threats and the unique requirements of embedded projects pose a daunting challenge for software engineering teams.
Why are we good at security?
Armed with almost 40 years of real-world experience in mission-critical systems, our experts have a deep understanding of the security needs of devices across industries. We take a systematic approach to securing your device throughout the entire lifecycle of your project.
What makes us unique in security services?
Our global team of embedded security experts can help you build a comprehensive cybersecurity plan for your product, with services including:
Wind River Security Framework: We base your security framework on the industry-standard CIA triad of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, the fundamental principles in protecting a device from an attack. » Learn more
Security Assessment: We provide a detailed written assessment of how to secure your embedded system, including your design, hardware options, operating system, and the software components you plan to build or buy.
Security Response Team: Our best-in-class incident response process protects devices before and after deployment. Working with other leading security experts at Mitre and elsewhere, our team actively monitors the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database, proactively notifies you of potential vulnerabilities impacting Wind River products, and offers resolution measures before the community is aware of the vulnerability.
FIPS 140-3 Certification: We will port the latest version of the OpenSSL FIPS Module to your platform and take your configuration through a Level 1 or Level 2 FIPS 140-2 certification, working closely with OpenSSL NVLAP to ensure success.
Security Training: To help your own team handle security, our Embedded Security Essentials training course covers a wide range of software security topics.
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