Process
Phone screening/HR round
Technical interview with a panel of two, from the same team for which the position is open.
Virtual onsite interview (4 hours with different panels, involves a presentation about your technical project).
Questions
Write logistic regression from scratch in Python using a dummy dataset.
What is batch normalization?
Why do you want to join Rivian?
What is focal loss?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Rivian Software Engineer - Perception role in United States.
Success Rate
Rivian's interview process for their Software Engineer - Perception roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Rivian's Software Engineer - Perception interview process in United States.
Rivian Work Experiences
- 4.0Great Company, Bright FutureIndustrial Engineer • Current EmployeeRemoteDecember 19, 2022Pros: Good Company with a great future.Cons: No cons to the report.
- 5.0Amazing Culture, Products, BenefitsMechanical Engineer Intern • Former EmployeePlymouth, Michigan, United StatesOctober 15, 2020Pros: Culture, Benefits, Experience, and ProductsCons: I have no complaints about Rivian.
- 5.0Great Place to WorkSoftware Engineer(Internship) • Former EmployeeJuly 28, 2025Pros: Solid engineering culture with great coworkers.Cons: The company's financial outlook was not amazing.
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