Process
I had one phone screen.
There were other steps as well, but I didn't get past the phone screen. The recruiter seemed to be in a hurry, as they were already 10 minutes late for the call.
Questions
- Tell me about your current job.
- Why are you looking to switch jobs?
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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
Good Culture, Bad Leadership
Software Engineer • Former Employee
August 16, 2022
Pros: Good work culture, WLB good.
Cons: Not good leadership, not good pay and benefits.
5.0
Great Team, Startup Growing Pains
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
December 27, 2023
Pros: - Awesome team members
- Competitive salaries
- Great benefits
- Great work/life balance (usually)
Cons: - Still "startupy"; a good amount of tech debt, team structure can be unorganized and confusing.
- While there are a lot of resources to learn how to do things, it's usually quite hard to find. Most times I've just had to message coworkers until figuring it out.
2.0
Ownership Great, Leadership Poor
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
March 2, 2023
Pros: Challenging work.
Stock grant.
Ownership.
Cons: Poor leadership decisions.
Poor collaboration.
- 2.0Good Culture, Bad LeadershipSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAugust 16, 2022Pros: Good work culture, WLB good.Cons: Not good leadership, not good pay and benefits.
- 5.0Great Team, Startup Growing PainsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesDecember 27, 2023Pros: - Awesome team members - Competitive salaries - Great benefits - Great work/life balance (usually)Cons: - Still "startupy"; a good amount of tech debt, team structure can be unorganized and confusing. - While there are a lot of resources to learn how to do things, it's usually quite hard to find. Most times I've just had to message coworkers until figuring it out.
- 2.0Ownership Great, Leadership PoorSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMarch 2, 2023Pros: Challenging work. Stock grant. Ownership.Cons: Poor leadership decisions. Poor collaboration.
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