Trying to climb to the top of the EV hill with many struggles - Engineer Rivian Employee Review

2.0
Oct 2, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There are a lot of great things happening with many new and exciting projects. The challenges are endless. Market perception is great at the moment.

Cons

Empowerment is very low and direction is ambiguous. Processes are confusing and add layers of bureaucracy. Unlimited PTO is a catch 22 and benefits the company more than an individual.

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great learning opportunity, fun work, good people

Cons

Lots of travel if not based in Normal IL. Lot of change from management

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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