Process
First round: A coding interview.
Hint: Review Heaps and the comparison operator (<) for your heap.
Virtual interview with multiple rounds.
Mainly questions about your background and projects.
Questions
They dive deep into your projects, so make sure you revisit all details.
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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
3.0
Sr. Software Engineer Salary
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
October 7, 2022
Pros: Decent base and stocks at joining.
Cons: Stocks went downhill.
4.0
Great company for development, even if you know electric vehicles are a scam
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Irvine, California, United States
August 15, 2023
Pros: - Work-life balance.
- Fun, interesting software to work on.
Cons: Upper-level management creating policies out of nowhere to cut you for being there too long.
4.0
Exciting Ideas, But Rushed Work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
December 3, 2024
Pros: Love the car and the ideas behind it. The autonomy feature is catching up.
Cons: Still a lot of work to do, and sometimes stuff gets rushed.
- 3.0Sr. Software Engineer SalarySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesOctober 7, 2022Pros: Decent base and stocks at joining.Cons: Stocks went downhill.
- 4.0Great company for development, even if you know electric vehicles are a scamSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesAugust 15, 2023Pros: - Work-life balance. - Fun, interesting software to work on.Cons: Upper-level management creating policies out of nowhere to cut you for being there too long.
- 4.0Exciting Ideas, But Rushed WorkSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesDecember 3, 2024Pros: Love the car and the ideas behind it. The autonomy feature is catching up.Cons: Still a lot of work to do, and sometimes stuff gets rushed.
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