Software Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
August 1, 2021
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I was recruited and had three rounds of technical interviews, plus one interview with the hiring manager.
Everyone on the team was nice, but I was surprised at how hard their questions were.
Then I was ghosted after the last interview.
Questions
Two rounds featured two LC hard DP problems. The other round was a multithreading question.
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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
1.0
Tick-tock, time's almost up
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
January 13, 2025
Pros: Had a promising start. Failed to deliver.
Cons: The culture is cliquey, especially within the Canadian software engineering team. It's incompetent and replete with corporate politics. It won't last much longer; it's only a matter of time before they're bankrupt. The stock value is terrible.
3.0
Org Improving, Still Needs Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
November 12, 2024
Pros: I think the ADAS org is slowly moving towards a more cohesive org with the appropriate tools and mindset in place.
Cons: I think we're still missing some fundamental pieces or roles to really move forward.
Previously, upper management wasn't great at communicating what our goal was besides 'make it better,' but that is definitely improving.
4.0
Innovative Work, Shrinking Benefits
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
July 17, 2024
Pros: Innovative and well-regarded in the industry.
Cons: Larger company focused on turning a profit, so benefits were cut. A perspective I hear somewhat often is that it feels as if the company is no longer the same.
- 1.0Tick-tock, time's almost upSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJanuary 13, 2025Pros: Had a promising start. Failed to deliver.Cons: The culture is cliquey, especially within the Canadian software engineering team. It's incompetent and replete with corporate politics. It won't last much longer; it's only a matter of time before they're bankrupt. The stock value is terrible.
- 3.0Org Improving, Still Needs WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesNovember 12, 2024Pros: I think the ADAS org is slowly moving towards a more cohesive org with the appropriate tools and mindset in place.Cons: I think we're still missing some fundamental pieces or roles to really move forward. Previously, upper management wasn't great at communicating what our goal was besides 'make it better,' but that is definitely improving.
- 4.0Innovative Work, Shrinking BenefitsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJuly 17, 2024Pros: Innovative and well-regarded in the industry.Cons: Larger company focused on turning a profit, so benefits were cut. A perspective I hear somewhat often is that it feels as if the company is no longer the same.
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