Process
It took over two weeks. Recruiter, hiring manager, onsite. The onsite was a seven-hour interview. It involved a technical presentation. The panel is usually four to six people. It was excruciatingly long (nine to five).
Questions
Coding.
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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.
5.0
Great Culture, No Complaints
Software Engineer • Former Employee
May 24, 2022
Pros: Good startup to join. Good working culture.
Cons: Everything is good, no cons.
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.
- 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.
- 5.0Great Culture, No ComplaintsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMay 24, 2022Pros: Good startup to join. Good working culture.Cons: Everything is good, no cons.
- 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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