For lack of a better term… don’t - Program Manager Rivian Employee Review

2.0
7 Oct 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Some people are nice. The vehicles are well designed.

Cons

There is a lack of knowledgeable leadership. The company feels extremely unstable due to multiple layoffs (most never announced), severe budget cuts, and lack of direction. This is a bro culture to the max; if you play politics well but don’t know how to do your job, you’ll go far. Women and minorities are unfairly treated and seen as a threat. This is an automotive company, not a tech company. If you want to see people give their life, sacrificing their overall well-being and time with family, for the benefit of a company that will have no problem cutting them at the first opportunity, consider Rivian. If you want policies and procedures stand true for some but not all, work at Rivian. If you want to be told there is great opportunity, only to find out it’s a Game of Thrones land grab, work at Rivian.

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5.0
1 Jul 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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
17 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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