Software Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
April 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Standard coding interview. Covered algorithms and data structures, design, and behavioral questions, along with a talk with the director.
Questions were easy to medium in difficulty. The offer was handed in a week.
Some scalability-related questions were asked, but nothing specific to a particular system.
Questions
LRU Cache, Hash Map, Scalability
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Rivian Software Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
20%
Pass Rate
Rivian's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive40%
Neutral40%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Rivian's Software Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Rivian Work Experiences
5.0
Excited About Talented Team
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
October 9, 2020
Pros: * Great Product
* Everyone is excited about the product and what they are building.
* Talented Team
Cons: Nothing yet so far.
3.0
Smart Minds, Worst Management
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
March 3, 2024
Pros: Smart minds working in Rivian
Cons: The management is the worst. They are not concerned about employees.
4.0
Great Teams, Leadership Flip-flops
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
August 16, 2022
Pros: Great perks and great teams, especially Core Services.
Cons: A lot of flip-flopping from leadership.
- 5.0Excited About Talented TeamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesOctober 9, 2020Pros: * Great Product * Everyone is excited about the product and what they are building. * Talented TeamCons: Nothing yet so far.
- 3.0Smart Minds, Worst ManagementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMarch 3, 2024Pros: Smart minds working in RivianCons: The management is the worst. They are not concerned about employees.
- 4.0Great Teams, Leadership Flip-flopsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesAugust 16, 2022Pros: Great perks and great teams, especially Core Services.Cons: A lot of flip-flopping from leadership.
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