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Why choose Wind River
It’s 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.
Intelligent Systems, Even Smarter People
It’s How We Take Care of Our People
Employee Resource Groups
Well Being Programs
Volunteer Opportunities
Learning and Development
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?
“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 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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