Process
The interview process had around three rounds. All of the team members I was in contact with were very friendly and excited to see me. It was an overall enjoyable and exciting experience.
Questions
Why would you want to work at Rivian?
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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
4.0
Exciting work and amazing work culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
June 4, 2021
Pros: Company Benefits, RSUs, Good Pay
Really good people and work culture.
Always listens to employees, and I have seen so many instances where things were changed/improved according to employee inputs and feedback.
Very good leadership.
Cons: It can get stressful at times, but that's part of working in a fast-growth environment.
3.0
Good Team, High Stress
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Detroit, Michigan, United States
March 8, 2025
Pros: Team, development programs, benefits, holiday
Cons: Pay, stress, environment, process, dono
2.0
Very challenging and dynamic
Software Engineer • Former Employee
May 5, 2025
Pros: Capable engineers and a nice final product.
Cons: - In my case, it was very stressful,
- a lot of overtime,
- understaffed teams,
- unrealistic expectations.
- 4.0Exciting work and amazing work cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 4, 2021Pros: Company Benefits, RSUs, Good Pay Really good people and work culture. Always listens to employees, and I have seen so many instances where things were changed/improved according to employee inputs and feedback. Very good leadership.Cons: It can get stressful at times, but that's part of working in a fast-growth environment.
- 3.0Good Team, High StressSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeDetroit, Michigan, United StatesMarch 8, 2025Pros: Team, development programs, benefits, holidayCons: Pay, stress, environment, process, dono
- 2.0Very challenging and dynamicSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMay 5, 2025Pros: Capable engineers and a nice final product.Cons: - In my case, it was very stressful, - a lot of overtime, - understaffed teams, - unrealistic expectations.
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