The hiring process at Rivian takes an average of 7 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Sr.Process Engineer had the quickest hiring process (on average 7 days), whereas Sr.Process Engineer roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 7 days).
Applied based on an internal referral.
A week later had 30minute first round video interview with hiring manager. Lost track of time so feeling it went well.
Following week invited to additional round of video interviews with individuals from engineering team and other engineering functions, 6-7 hours in all, spread over couple days, each segment lasting between 45-60minutes. All friendly and professional at this stage, nothing too difficult, went really well all round I thought.
Was told to expect quick decision. HR made commitment to provide feedback within 2 weeks.
After 4 weeks I contacted for an update, a polite and well worded correspondence, but met with zero response, no acknowledgement, just silence. Really poor communication etiquette.
Another few weeks go by, still no communication, no rejection or offer, obviously I assume I didn’t get it. Feedback of decision is the atleast applicants should expect for giving their time for interviews.
In summary, friendly people, but really poor communication, especially HR.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Talk through CV. Why Rivian? What opportunities do you see in this engineering domain? Challenges? How would you approach task?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Rivian (Irvine, CA) in Apr 2020
Interview
The interview process consists of multiple interviews with technical staff and HR. Part of the process is to review und understand the company culture. The technical questions were not too difficult. All interviewers were very polite.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Rivian (Irvine, CA)
Interview
The Recruiting leader reached out to me about an opportunity. Went through 3 rounds of interviews and then was told they aren't moving forward with me because I don't have specific experience within that field. They knew that going in and yet still continued to waste my time and theirs.
Overall I had good a experience with everyone I met and would have loved to have worked for the company.
My recommendation is if you are looking for someone with specific experience then don't reach out to people that don't have that. Seems like common sense to me.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about how you handle working with difficult hiring managers