RTI Named to Fortune's 2026 Best Workplaces in the Bay Area
Real-Time Innovations (RTI), the data streaming company for intelligent distributed systems, has been honored by Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine as one of this year's Best Workplaces™ in the Bay Area. The Sunnyvale, California-based firm earned the recognition for the fourth time, landing at No. 34 on the 2026 list and reaffirming its standing among the most admired employers in the San Francisco Bay region.
The award is no small feat. To build the list, Great Place To Work collected more than 70,000 confidential survey responses from employees at eligible companies through its proprietary platform, ranking organizations on their ability to deliver consistently positive experiences and build trust with leaders, colleagues, and the wider organization.
"The Bay Area thrives on people who challenge convention, move fast and build for the future — and that mindset drives RTI. Innovation doesn't happen in isolation; it happens when talented people take on hard problems together."
— Stan Schneider, CEO, RTIA culture built on "1RTI"
At the heart of the recognition is RTI's internal culture, known as "1RTI," which centers on inclusion, transparency, and connection across a globally distributed workforce. Through company-wide events, flexible work policies, and open communication, RTI aims to foster meaningful engagement and career growth. The results show in the numbers: last year, 93% of U.S.-based employees said RTI is a great place to work — a striking 36 points above the national average.
That consistency extends well beyond a single survey cycle. RTI has been Great Place To Work Certified™ in both the U.S. and Spain for seven consecutive years, underscoring a global reputation for workplace excellence that spans continents and teams.
"By focusing on people, these companies are more resilient and effective in a business environment that demands speed, innovation, and agility."
— Michael C. Bush, CEO, Great Place To WorkThe technology behind the team
The people earning the accolades are building serious technology. RTI Connext® software serves as the critical nervous system for more than 2,000 designs across Aerospace and Defense, MedTech, Automotive, and Robotics. It is positioned as the only real-time data streaming platform able to both control demanding physical systems and integrate them with cloud applications, helping organizations develop, deploy, and scale physical AI from edge to cloud.
To qualify for the Bay Area list, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified, employ at least 10 U.S. workers, and be headquartered in the region. Great Place To Work surveyed 1.3 million U.S. employees across companies collectively employing more than 7.3 million people to compile the rankings — a competitive field that makes RTI's repeat appearance a meaningful marker of sustained culture, not a one-time win.
Fourth-time honoree. RTI was named to the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area list for the fourth time, ranking No. 34 this year.
Data-driven recognition. The ranking drew on more than 70,000 confidential employee survey responses, measuring trust and consistently positive workplace experiences.
Strong employee sentiment. 93% of U.S.-based employees called RTI a great place to work — 36 points higher than the national average.
"1RTI" culture. The company's culture emphasizes inclusion, transparency, and connection, supported by flexible policies and open communication across a global workforce.
Sustained excellence. RTI has been Great Place To Work Certified in both the U.S. and Spain for seven consecutive years, signaling lasting workplace strength.