Is Rivian a good company to work for?

Rivian has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 2,165 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 58% of employees would recommend working at Rivian to a friend and 46% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Rivian have been left by employees working as Intern , Manufacturing Engineering Intern and Software Engineer(Internship) .

Does Rivian pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Rivian employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Rivian. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Rivian?

58% of Rivian employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Rivian 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Rivian?

Software Engineer (64) , Engineer (58) , Senior Software Engineer (39) , Intern (27) , Manager (27) , Technician (25) , Program Manager (23) , Team Member (23) , Team Leader (22) , Manufacturing Engineer (21) , Director (20) , Field Service Technician (20) , Vehicle Operations Specialist (19) , Mechanical Engineer (18) , Staff Software Engineer (17)

What are the pros of working at Rivian according to real employee reviews?

"Great culture and very fast paced" ((in 203 reviews)); "Great people that are always willing to help work with you to solve whatever problems you have." ((in 164 reviews)); "Good benefits and not very stressful" ((in 152 reviews)); "team and boss are great" ((in 65 reviews)); "The company culture was great and there are still individuals working hard to keep it alive!" ((in 39 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Rivian according to real employee reviews?

"no work life balance at the company" ((in 94 reviews)); "Frequent reorganizations and layoffs." ((in 70 reviews)); "LONG Hours and extremely stressful" ((in 64 reviews)); "Confused upper management ." ((in 27 reviews)); "Long hours isn't the worst." ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about Rivian layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Rivian layoffs and their outlook for job security at Rivian in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Rivian locations?

Normal , Irvine , Palo Alto , Plymouth , Bloomington , Los Angeles , San Jose , San Francisco , Livonia , New York , Tustin , Detroit , Carson , Chicago , Denver , Bellevue , Torrance , Seattle , Atlanta , Illinois City , Brooklyn , Boston , Salt Lake City , Champaign , Louisville , Shepherdsville , Austin , El Segundo , Richmond , Phoenix

Rivian reviews

3.5

58% would recommend to a friend

(1,898 total reviews)

R.J. Scaringe

70% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

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Rivian has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,898 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Rivian employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

3.0

Jan 28, 2024

Rivian's Ambitious Vision and Benefits Shine, but Managerial Hurdles Dampen the Experience

Vehicle operations specialist

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Pros

Rivian boasts a vibrant and inclusive work environment. The company values collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which is reflected in the overall atmosphere. The team members are talented and passionate about their work, creating a supportive and engaging workplace.

Cons

It's a start up so you will be pulled in many different directions. Start of the quarter you are slow and, end of the quarter you will be nonstop in any given 8+ hour shift. Invest in great shoes. You'll likely find yourself working some weekends or as needed. And oftentimes, you may find yourself exposed to the outdoor elements. Invest in plenty of sunscreen.

5.0

Nov 9, 2023

Inside Rivian Bellevue

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

High pay and little responsibility. Get off early for Crossfit whenever and you can hide from everyone and just delicate any of your responsibilities to someone else.

Cons

The Technicians mostly don't work and just make excuses to just do body fitment, so you never hit your SLAs.

4.0

Jul 8, 2023

Not so sure about them anymore, only the stocks matter now.

Sr. vehicle operations specialist

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CEO approval

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Pros

Best job I've honestly ever had, but specific to my role. I loved all of my coworkers, loved the work I did & what I was able to contribute to the company & my peers. Good benefits, stock program, etc. I had an amazing work/life balance & loved every aspect of my job until they went public, then everything changed in a matter of a couple months.

Cons

Unreasonable & unpredictable layoffs of some of their absolute best & most valuable employees, apparently due to over-hiring practices. Don't mistakenly think that you'll dodge the chopping block just because you've proven your worth to your peers, higher-ups, or the overall department. Everyone is expendable simply for cash value ever since they became a publicly traded company, your actual contributions are meaningless in the end. Toxic corporate culture infests every corner of this company. They're no better than anywhere else anymore.

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