Great potential, some hurdles to cross before it can be realized - Lead Engineer Rivian Employee Review

4.0
Oct 18, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Fast paced environment, solid core values, excellent long-term business plan

Cons

Lack of employee support systems, new company so all processes and methods need to be created from scratch, impeding getting to being able to solve the real problem

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
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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

3.0
Jul 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

No weekends, decent pay, unlimited pto

Cons

RSMs are clueless. Ran like a tech start up, not an automotive company. Multiple layoffs. Relying on AI to mass layoff more employees.

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