The interview process is extremely time-consuming and lasted for over a month, and it doesn't even seem like they're interested in hiring anyone other than someone like Elon Musk. I had a near-perfect interview with extremely relevant work experience and yet was rejected for an experience mismatch. Not even going to bother applying to this company henceforth. They do not deserve top talent and will eventually seep into mediocrity while competing with other EV brands.
I applied online. I interviewed at Rivian (Normal, IL) in Dec 2025
Interview
The interview process was pretty chill. First, I had a quick call with HR, then a technical round where they asked about my experience and projects. After that, there was a final discussion with the manager. Overall, it was smooth and not too stressful.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If a wheel has a 5x4.5 bolt pattern, what do the 5 and 4.5 represent?
Panel interview with a standard set of questions looking for traits and how comfortable you are with problem solving. Team was focused if you are able to handle a complex situation