Process
Multiple sessions were held throughout the day. This started with a company values overview with HR, followed by my introduction presentation, a domain knowledge interview, a software evaluation, and a team lunch in between.
Questions
I was asked about my electronics background, though I was interviewing for a software role.
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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
5.0
Hands-on, Meaningful, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Irvine, California, United States
February 5, 2023
Pros: - Great team.
- Meaningful work given to interns that they then maintain ownership of.
- Daily hands-on testing with a Rivian vehicle.
Cons: Hours can be long. The fast-paced atmosphere may not appeal to some.
4.0
Good workplace, but couldn't avoid layoffs
Software Engineer • Former Employee
March 3, 2023
Pros: Decent compensation and talented people
Cons: The company is going through lots of changes due to the economic state, which is pretty chaotic.
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.
- 5.0Hands-on, Meaningful, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesFebruary 5, 2023Pros: - Great team. - Meaningful work given to interns that they then maintain ownership of. - Daily hands-on testing with a Rivian vehicle.Cons: Hours can be long. The fast-paced atmosphere may not appeal to some.
- 4.0Good workplace, but couldn't avoid layoffsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMarch 3, 2023Pros: Decent compensation and talented peopleCons: The company is going through lots of changes due to the economic state, which is pretty chaotic.
- 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.
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