Process
I received an email from the recruiter.
I had a phone interview where the recruiter asked me about myself based on my resume.
He also inquired about my work experience and projects.
Regarding technical skills, it was not a difficult interview.
Questions
He asked me about my work experience and projects in terms of technical skills.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 25 interview experiences for the Rivian Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
8%
Pass Rate
Rivian's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive20%
Neutral28%
Negative52%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Rivian's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Rivian Work Experiences
2.0
fast-paced company with under-market rates
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
May 29, 2024
Pros: Exciting work, skilled colleagues, shared vision.
Cons: Salary and benefits are below market level.
Overworking and burnout are common.
Talent retention is low.
Many levels of middle managers with vague stakeholding makes velocity difficult.
5.0
Good Company Overall
Software Engineer • Current Employee
July 21, 2022
Pros: + Work matters, delivering a tangible product.
+ Management in my division is good.
+ Building new services, and the company is scaling.
+ WLB is fair (at least for SWEs).
+ TC is good for the EV industry.
Cons: TC is good for the EV industry.
5.0
Promising company, steady growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
November 9, 2023
Pros: Unlike the rest of the EV market players, Rivian achieves high production capability growth. Production is everything.
Cons: Building a plane while flying in it.
- 2.0fast-paced company with under-market ratesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesMay 29, 2024Pros: Exciting work, skilled colleagues, shared vision.Cons: Salary and benefits are below market level. Overworking and burnout are common. Talent retention is low. Many levels of middle managers with vague stakeholding makes velocity difficult.
- 5.0Good Company OverallSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 21, 2022Pros: + Work matters, delivering a tangible product. + Management in my division is good. + Building new services, and the company is scaling. + WLB is fair (at least for SWEs). + TC is good for the EV industry.Cons: TC is good for the EV industry.
- 5.0Promising company, steady growthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 9, 2023Pros: Unlike the rest of the EV market players, Rivian achieves high production capability growth. Production is everything.Cons: Building a plane while flying in it.
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