I applied through other source. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Rivian (Irvine, CA) in Mar 2019
Interview
3 phone screens with internal recruiters, and followed by 3-4 hour onsite interview where you meet the entire team + hiring manager(s). Be ready to show a sourcing demo with the team and hiring manager to prove your skills.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Straight forward interview questions and nothing tricky.
Why do you want to work for Rivian
Why are you looking to leave your current company
Give an example of a time you had to over come adversity
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?
