Prep for the Adventure Ahead - Engineer Rivian Employee Review

5.0
Feb 12, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Look over your rations, do a final gear check, and pack your bags for the long haul because you are in for one big adventure. You'll need all your tools to succeed here and will get a chance to put to practice new ideas and skills you worked hard at honing. This is the mountaineer's route and it takes grit and skill to make the climb. The product and product plan is fantastic, the long term company plan is solid, we have an amazing core culture that I know the OG crew won't let die, and most importantly we have a CEO that listens. This place is not for the faint of heart, or those ill prepared for the adventure; You will be constantly expanding what you think is your limit.

Cons

Expect to push really hard to succeed Multiple locations necessitates the need to over communicate Space is tight at times

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Great exposure to the product - Amazing teammates, boots on the ground collaboration - Onboarding is really well done - they take this part seriously and I appreciate that.

Cons

- Limited growth - Constantly worried whether your department is getting laid off. - I've worked at plenty of other startups and EV companies and this one is by far the worst. - Zero job security unless you're JR

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