Pros
Rivian has developed a strong internal culture, with some of the strongest teamwork I have experienced in the workplace. People are dedicated, driven and pulling together, because the product and the overall proposition are so exciting. As an engineer, this is a motivating company to work for. There are multiple engineering projects underway, new technologies and a constant drive to innovate. As a result, there is always new interesting work to sink your teeth into. The leadership team is constantly looking for bidirectional feedback and striving to better themselves and the company. Employees are offered many opportunities to develop individually with new challenges always available. Finally, with the company’s success, it is inevitable that it will need to grow quickly. The emphasis on recruitment not only focusing on strong technical capability, but also cultural fit means that your colleagues are always intelligent, friendly, engaged, and easy to work with. I don’t believe there is a more exciting place to work.
Cons
It requires extreme dedication to build a company from a clean sheet of paper, it won't be for everyone.