Like before Christmas in 2023 and their layoff is coming before the end of 2024.

I fear we've got some more falling to do. Everyone new is from the enterprise space. How long will it take for all the new peeps to realize embedded is harder than they thought. Fully expect more great long timers to be let go or leave.

Our new HR leader is now from aptiv ASUX, Avijit now reports to the ASUX president and Aptiv is hiring positions that mirrors the studio teams. It sure sounds like they are getting ready to merge WR into Aptiv and replace most employees with cheaper... — read more 

Constant reporting out. Every week, month, quarter x5. So many reports and never any action or follow-up. No time to actually do work. Parent company is su-king the life out of WR. Not at the bottom yet.

Seems like Avijit tanked a multi-million dollar just to get himself a cozy position with Aptiv. He tosses blame to sales, product, engineering. Everywhere but himself. Also tends to yell and throw things. Especially if you are not his... — read more 

Sales team is getting a lot of tough calls and vibe is much of the sales team that do not meet their quota will be gone this quarter. Quarterly results are not favorable and more cuts have to be made This is a death spiral

Employees have u til Sept to clear out their office. Aptiv is pi---d that the promise of Studio was not ready even though we knew it wasn’t. They are brining in a bunch of upper management for whatever reason. Hanging on for a package. — read more 

Engineering VP is out, new HR director from Aptiv, a lot of contractors not being renewed next month and now a town hall late at night so the US/CA/CR employees don't ask uneasy questions live on the town hall, anyone else feel like they're about to... — read more 

This company was acquired last year by Aptiv an automotive Tier 1. This is an acquisition which Aptiv does not know how to manage, no understanding of what a software company playbook is and they view it in the lens of a manufacturing company. No... — read more 

I thought we were supposed to be in a hiring freeze yet we keep hiring VP's. A couple of Red Hat folks and others.

it is unbelievable how silly the Wind River Studio and Conductor product management leadership at this company has acted towards Generative A.I. for the past 2 years. When reporters as product management leadership about A.I. plans in the future... — read more 

Another round of lay off this week. This will now be a quarterly affair, so brace for it. If you are still here, better start looking for another place. No vision, re-investment thesis is flawed, do not know who is providing input to this strategy. ... — read more 

They already know the product and company is failing and have known for two years. The President, Avijit, and much of the Studio Developer leadership, has only ever been interested in how far they can take their own personal relationship with Kevin... — read more 

Another round of layoffs

After a purge of engineering staff in Dec. 2023, then cutting loose the contractors, and the recent stream of departures (including some key/senior engineers), what’s next (and when)?

Interesting that WR is on a “Hiring Freeze” but have “hired” Aptive people as WR VP’s. I give til the end of the year and we are done.

another round of layoffs.

WindRiver had a terrible culture. I suffered through an atrocious manager who made the work hostile, constantly made inappropriate comments about gender and personal relationships, & was just a bad leader. If you're still there, my advice is to run... — read more 

People are jumping ship. Depressing.

And they want us to fill out best place to work survey. PLEASE no WR is not the best place to work.

What was the severance package for those who were laid off yesterday?

We all know what that means. Hold on.

I would like my SARs (Stock Appreciation Rights) payout soon.

I was recently surprised when a colleague of mine left who always seemed very happy with his job and intended to stay here for a long time. The reason is neither the higher pay elsewhere, nor the atmosphere in general, but the feeling that he cannot... — read more 

Hearing nothing but crickets. Oh but we are voted a great place to work AGAIN. SMH.

Is this a good or bad purchase? How much WR's business is relevant to Aptiv? Also is anyone worried about cuts?

have an offer for professional services org that is a decent pay bump but from reviews around this and other parts of the web, it seems current state of WR leaves something to be desired. is it true that TPG is cutting costs at WR? is there... — read more 

I’m waiting for severance because I still don't have any other option. Do you think the severance here is fair enough? I was surprised when colleagues from other companies told me that the severance pay was much better there, although I could never... — read more 

I've been here almost 15 years and have seen so many changes in leadership that it is hard to remember what each one was trying to do. The current leadership doesn't seem to be about being a RTOS company or even a technology leading company. Not... — read more 

WHAATTTTT!!

After a little over five years at wind river, I was unfortunately let go today. I was kind of expecting it as sales had been stagnant over the last year and with COVID-19 things got a little worse. I appreciate my time, but was a little disappointed... — read more 

Is MK still enjoying the finer things in Japan on TPG’s dime? I heard he was having a blast with the family. Oh yeah and on the side he was “helping” transition the new sales leader to become president.

1st KK, pro’s sold the company to Intel at a good valuation. Con’s after the acquisition he checked out and the company floundered and never really recovered. 2nd BM, pro’s good intentions and hard working, con’s difficult circumstances under Intel... — read more 

Despite having a tough year, we closed the year with a great Q4 and I believe profitable for the year. All the cost saving initiatives implemented by TPG appear to be paying off and the business has turned the corner. Looking for a great 2020 with... — read more 

Nice way to work your butts off.

TPG is in the business of cutting costs on stable businesses, not figuring out how to revamp and revitalize. TPG has no expertise in IoT/embedded, they have expertise in finance, management, and accounting. So they'll keep the old WR management, keep... — read more 

Hearing Rumors.........

https://www.pehub.com/buyouts/tpg-receives-bids-for-wind-river/ TPG has received bids for Wind River Systems, an internet-of-things software provider, people familiar with the process told Buyouts.

This one surprised me a bit. “k--l your career/fight tooth&nail to be promoted unless you’re an id--t, then you can become a manager" Former Employee - Anonymous Employee Doesn't Recommend Negative Outlook Disapproves of CEO I worked at Wind River... — read more 

Hearing from many sources that TPG is working hard on finding a buyer for Wind. The Green Hills and Cadence alliance puts a total value of $937M on Green Hills. TPG is looking at that and figuring Wind must be worth at least twice what Green Hills is... — read more