I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Rivian in Jun 2021
Interview
This company is quickly ruining their reputation with the way they are treating individuals through the interview process.
Lack of communication between team members. A person didn't even show up to scheduled time to interview me. Had to reschedule for another day. Mind you, I have to work this all around my work schedule. I spent probably 8 hours interviewing with people here. Was ghosted until I kept following up. Lack of respect for a person's time.
When I asked for feedback I was told their company policy is to not provide feedback. After a person spends hours and hours interviewing they don't get feedback?Wild.
If the interview and hiring process is any indication of their company culture I want no part of it.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Rivian (Palo Alto, CA) in Aug 2025
Interview
I had a phone screen with the head of talent at the company after submitting an application. I did not end up moving forward in the interview process after the call.
Interview process was way too extensive - multiple rounds and ending with a panel interview with 4 different people. I am confident they could've determined whether or not an individual was a fit with 3 rounds - one technical, one cultural, and one intro. The panel is over the top and honestly I felt like such a waste of my time and theirs. And at the end of the day - the place is a revolving door so they still don't know what they're looking for even through making people jump through ALL of the hoops.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What creative sourcing techniques do you utilize? How do you gain trust and collaboration with a hiring manager?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Rivian
Interview
Process was pretty easy overall after a recruiting manager reached out to me to join her team. A lot of emphasis on culture fit. This was during COVID, so my onsite was virtual over Zoom.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was one process improvement you made in your current role?
