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What's the Company Culture Like at Vannevar?
Frequently Asked Questions
Vannevar's operating principles are inspired from hard-learned lessons. Each one has a story, will appear in our recruiting process, and are essential to how we work as a team:
- Obsess over mission impact
- Own the outcome
- Win together
- Build a team of Jedi
- Leave your ego at the door
- Put your wellbeing first
Your success hinges on other peoples’ success. Know that the biggest wins happen when engineers, product, and mission experts work together. Be direct, transparent, and supportive.
In our experience, the most rewarding work comes from strong partnership between BD and engineering.
What People Are Saying About Vannevar
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Recognition, Pride & Shared Success: Feedback suggests many feel strong purpose from direct national‑security impact and pride in seeing code affect real‑world outcomes. Company principles like “Win together” reinforce shared success narratives that elevate recognition.
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Collaborative & Supportive Culture: Colleagues are often described as capable, humble, and people‑driven, with ongoing learning and peer support. Regular engineering office hours and open, direct interactions signal supportive cross‑functional collaboration.
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People-First Culture: Pay and benefits are positioned as comprehensive, with flexibility, wellbeing support, and autonomy emphasized (e.g., remote‑friendly work, unlimited PTO, wellness programs). Messaging such as “put your wellbeing first” and trust to manage time indicates a people‑centric approach.
Vannevar's Benefits
Offers company-sponsored outings
Offers wellness programs
Engineering team utilizes pair programming
Implements team-based strategic planning
Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities
Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility
Offers a remote work program
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
Utilizes a full-time remote friendly model
