Software Engineering Intern Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
May 20, 2025
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview consisted of one behavioral and one technical question. The technical portion was split into a project presentation and a very doable Python question. The interviewers were kind, and the company seemed to have a good work culture.
Questions
How does the CAN protocol work?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Rivian Software Engineering Intern role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
75%
Pass Rate
Rivian's interview process for their Software Engineering Intern roles in Palo Alto, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Rivian's Software Engineering Intern interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Rivian Work Experiences
5.0
Good opportunity with good people
Software Engineering Intern • Current Employee
Belgrade, Central Serbia, Serbia
July 3, 2024
Pros: Everyone is supportive and welcoming, a really friendly environment. The work time is dynamic and accommodating, for all employees.
Cons: High workload, as it is a company working on its own product, and not a subcontractor.
4.0
Vibe at Rivian
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
November 30, 2025
Pros: Very competitive, positive experience with folks having a lot of knowledge in this domain.
Cons: Base salary might not be the best in the domain, but it is compensated heavily with stocks.
4.0
Good WLB with remote position
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
November 30, 2025
Pros: Remote.
Good Work-Life Balance
Cons: Stocks have been bad. Hopefully, this will change this year.
- 5.0Good opportunity with good peopleSoftware Engineering Intern • Current EmployeeBelgrade, Central Serbia, SerbiaJuly 3, 2024Pros: Everyone is supportive and welcoming, a really friendly environment. The work time is dynamic and accommodating, for all employees.Cons: High workload, as it is a company working on its own product, and not a subcontractor.
- 4.0Vibe at RivianMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesNovember 30, 2025Pros: Very competitive, positive experience with folks having a lot of knowledge in this domain.Cons: Base salary might not be the best in the domain, but it is compensated heavily with stocks.
- 4.0Good WLB with remote positionSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesNovember 30, 2025Pros: Remote. Good Work-Life BalanceCons: Stocks have been bad. Hopefully, this will change this year.
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