Met with the recruiter first. They were very friendly, straightforward, and helpful with understanding the scope of the role. We discussed a potential relocation, as the job would require working from California.

Then met with the hiring manager for a technical interview. It was not overly difficult, focusing on background, experiences, and what you're looking to get out of working at Rivian. This was a very friendly and professional call.

Following that, there was a day full of panel and 1:1 half-hour conversations with each team member from the same or different disciplines.

Finally, the last interview was with the director of engineering. Some technical thought exercises were conducted. If you know your material, it should be fairly straightforward.

This was followed by a verbal offer. The written offer was expected to arrive two weeks later, as it goes through a full approval loop. The entire process, from the initial recruiter call to the written offer, took about three months.

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