WeRide

WeRide is a global leader in autonomous driving technology, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Guangzhou, China. The company specializes in Level 2 to Level 4 solutions for mobility, logistics, and urban transport, operating in over 30 cities across 11 countries, including the US, UAE, Singapore, and France. With more than 2,000 employees, WeRide has established R&D and operations centers in multiple cities, including Beijing and San Jose. WeRide's core technology, the WeRide One platform, utilizes a self-developed AI model to navigate complex urban environments. The company offers a range of autonomous products, including a fully autonomous ride-hailing service, driverless shuttles, and autonomous cargo vans. WeRide has achieved significant milestones, such as launching the first public Robotaxi in China and securing strategic partnerships with major global automakers. The company is also recognized for its innovative contributions to the industry, having been listed in Fortune's Change the World and Future 50 lists.

Information Technology & Services San Jose, United States ~301 employees NASDAQ: WRD

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Employees
301
+0.3% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$236K
Revenue ~$71.1M
Stock
WRD
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
16.1%
Tech: 17.5%
H1B filings, FY2026
31
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
7
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

WeRide went from 249 employees in Oct 2024 to 301 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 30 people joined, 14 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering169
Other68
Operations24
HR16
Sales10
Finance4
Marketing4
Design4

Salaries at WeRide

All salaries

21 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering91
Operations5
HR2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 31 filings.

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WeRide FAQ

How many employees does WeRide have?

WeRide has about 301 employees, up 0.3% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does WeRide sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. WeRide filed 31 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is WeRide's revenue per employee?

WeRide makes about $236K in revenue per employee, based on $71.13M annual revenue and 301 employees.

How much does WeRide pay?

6figr has 21 salary profiles for WeRide in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the WeRide salaries page. See WeRide salaries

Is WeRide a public company?

Yes. WeRide is publicly traded under the ticker WRD on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.