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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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Collaborative & Supportive Culture: Colleagues are often seen as extremely smart, low-ego, and eager to help, making it easy to ask questions and learn without judgment. Cross-functional partnership between engineering, product, and mission teams is emphasized and frequently praised.
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Empowering & Trusting Leadership: Leadership is described as trusting people with real ownership from day one, treating them like adults and avoiding micromanagement. Autonomy, meaningful responsibility, and remote flexibility are highlighted as signs of trust.
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Recognition, Pride & Shared Success: Mission impact and meaningful, high-stakes work generate pride and a sense that contributions matter. A meritocratic tone alongside strong compensation and benefits reinforces shared success.
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
