Process
The interview process was designed in three stages.
However, HR lost track of my progress after the second stage and neglected to schedule the third round. Upon completing the third round, the hiring manager realized I had less experience in Node.js than anticipated and requested a fourth round.
Questions
Describe a difficult tech problem or bug that you solved, and how you solved it.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 19 interview experiences for the Rivian Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
21%
Pass Rate
Rivian's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive32%
Neutral16%
Negative53%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Rivian's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Rivian Work Experiences
5.0
Learning, Balance, Startup Growth
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
September 10, 2021
Pros: I have been here for around 2 months now. So far, I like it. Everyone I have met or talked to is friendly, helpful, and smart.
I am getting to learn some new technologies and tools. So far, I have learned one thing: since I have to build everything from scratch, this helps me in understanding the basic fundamentals of the technology and frameworks, which were abstracted at the previous company where I worked.
I also have a good work-life balance, and so do the people around me.
Cons: The only con that I have seen so far is that since this is a startup, they don’t have all the tools and processes that big organizations have. But that’s not a big deal. I get to bring some ideas from my past experiences to form these processes, and the team is open and welcoming about them too.
1.0
Just another company
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
September 27, 2020
Pros: An ok place to work.
Cons: To be super lucky to please management.
5.0
Lots Of Projects, Process Needs Work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
February 14, 2022
Pros: There are a lot of projects to work on.
Cons: They are still working on polishing the process on review.
- 5.0Learning, Balance, Startup GrowthSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesSeptember 10, 2021Pros: I have been here for around 2 months now. So far, I like it. Everyone I have met or talked to is friendly, helpful, and smart. I am getting to learn some new technologies and tools. So far, I have learned one thing: since I have to build everything from scratch, this helps me in understanding the basic fundamentals of the technology and frameworks, which were abstracted at the previous company where I worked. I also have a good work-life balance, and so do the people around me.Cons: The only con that I have seen so far is that since this is a startup, they don’t have all the tools and processes that big organizations have. But that’s not a big deal. I get to bring some ideas from my past experiences to form these processes, and the team is open and welcoming about them too.
- 1.0Just another companySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 27, 2020Pros: An ok place to work.Cons: To be super lucky to please management.
- 5.0Lots Of Projects, Process Needs WorkSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesFebruary 14, 2022Pros: There are a lot of projects to work on.Cons: They are still working on polishing the process on review.
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