Rivian reviews

3.5

58% would recommend to a friend

(1,898 total reviews)
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R.J. Scaringe

70% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

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
4.0
Sep 21, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Great Culture, Great Products, Great Mission, Great Vision, Great CEO. Overall a fun company with lots of potential for company growth!

Cons

Major problems with middle managers placing their self interest over that of the company and the mission. Major problems with gaining visibility for your hard work and contributions. Absolutely zero emphasis on career growth and development. Leaders are definitely playing favorites, especially in the facility organization. Strategy changes way to frequently, making it difficult to make progress and you will get penalized or laid off if you don't make progress even if its the result of other teams upstream.

5.0
Jun 23, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

The “pros” of working at Rivian begins with the relationships formed. I was at Rivian for over two years and truly met the finest people I have ever worked with in over 20 years of manufacturing. For the most part it is a collaborative effort with all parts of the company working together towards very high goals. The Compass Values are truly something that will remain with me for the rest of my life. The opportunities for growth are very high. Some Team Members are now Team Leaders and Group Leaders, Group Leaders are now Managers, and Managers are now Sr. Managers. The products are incredible and there is a high sense of pride every time I see one on the road today. It is a team effort that when you get in a bind, you can often count on others to assist.

Cons

It’s intense. The expectations are high, as they should be for a company trying to revolutionize the automotive industry. It’s frustrating. Multiple challenges with suppliers keeping up, internal departments making enough, equipment issues, training a new workforce (including leaders), long hours, new policies, and inconsistent work schedules. There are times when the support you need is at another Rivian location or working remote and that can be incredibly difficult to navigate.

2.0
Sep 21, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

A maternity / paternity policy exists.

Cons

Rivian’s mat/pat leave is disappointing and showcases a lack of knowledge or concern around women’s health care post birth or parental bonding at large. There is conflicting information provided upon talking to a recruiter vs benefits team vs what is circulated at the company. They lean into short-term disability to cover paid leave and supplement remaining (up to 12 weeks, depending on your start date) with their policy. There is no dedicated Rivian policy without first exhausting short-term disability. Firms, agencies, as well as other tech companies are far more competitive. It is disappointing to see a newly launched tech company, with the valuation it currently has, not prioritize this part of employee care. Ask during the recruiting process and get it in writing.

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