Candidate

Interview Journey
Welcome Thank you for taking the time to interview with Rivian – we are excited to bring you
along this journey! We’ve prepared this pack for you to learn more about Rivian,
our culture, and how to best prepare for your interviews. Good Luck!

If you need any additional information, please ask any of the people you meet
along the way. We encourage you to share your feedback about the interview
process by using the link on the last page of this document.

Keep the World Adventurous Forever

To build the kind of future our kids and our kids’ kids deserve, extraordinary
steps must be taken to stop the carbonization of our atmosphere. This requires
individuals and entire industries to come together in ways we never have before to
transition the world toward sustainable energy. Rivian’s potential lies in
creating solutions that shift consumer mindsets and inspire other companies
to fundamentally change the way they operate.

The good news is we already have everything we need to create change. It starts
with harnessing the very thing every human being is born with: an adventurous
spirit. There’s a reason we’re hardwired with curiosity and a capacity to invent
better ways of doing things. The part of us that seeks to explore the world is also
the part of us that can help make sure it remains a world worth exploring. Forever.

Forever Fund
To extend our impact beyond the products we make – and the industry
competition those products might inspire – we are establishing Forever. It’s a fund
dedicated to addressing our planet’s climate crisis while preserving the critical
biodiversity needed for Earth’s long-term survival.

We put 1% of Rivian’s equity into Forever, creating a substantial and growing

financial platform to focus on high-impact climate initiatives with an emphasis
on preserving and restoring wildlands, waterways, and oceans.

In this way, nature becomes a stakeholder in our shared success. As our

company’s value grows by transitioning customers to sustainable transportation
solutions, so will our mission and philanthropic giving, creating an upward cycle
of positive impact.

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Compass
values
“Technology fades. Positioning can
be copied… but the strength of the
organization that we build, the way
that we work together, and the
culture in which we operate — that’s
the only real long-term, sustainable,
competitive advantage.”
RJ Scaringe
Founder & CEO
These are the values we live by each day at Rivian. By codifying these values
and making sure they’re understood and familiar to every employee, we can
more thoroughly debate ideas and make decisions based in integrity.
Come Together
We never take for granted the magic that occurs when thinkers and doers with
vastly different lived experiences and perspectives surround a challenge from all
sides. So, whatever it is that makes you you, we insist you bring it to Rivian every
single day. At times we’ll disagree, but that’s a good thing. Tension strengthens
ideas. The scale of our impact rests on our ability to address a challenge with a
well-rounded perspective and then move quickly as one team.
Ask Why
Innovation isn’t the job of a small group within the company. Better ways of
doing things are waiting to be discovered at every step in the process, and the
responsibility is on each of us to approach our work from a place of curiosity.
Despite the breadth of objectives and complexity of our goals, our ideas begin
the same way: by investigating the reasons things exist as they do, and then
inquiring about how we can improve them. This encourages us to discuss
root causes and possibilities rather than debate ideologies or dogmas from
previous experiences.
Stay Open
The draw toward the unknown is a defining characteristic of our team. We cultivate
a willingness to welcome uncertainty and all that comes with it. Difficult questions.
Unexpected turns. Redrawn plans. Negotiation of priorities. When we stay open,
minds stretch, imagination grows and ideas surface, turning the seemingly
impossible into a new way forward.
Zoom Out
Take time to look up and out. It’s easy to get focused only on what’s in front of
us. But if we never step back to see how our actions fit into a broader ecosystem,
we can lose sight of why we’re so focused in the first place. As individuals who
are part of a larger organization - and an even bigger interdependent world - our
actions carry ripples. We invite Rivian employees to zoom out regularly to gain a
more connected perspective.
Over Deliver
To keep the world adventurous forever, we have to go far beyond the minimum.
With our community in mind, we treat every decision with care and look for
opportunities to do more while thoroughly considering what creates the best
possible Rivian experience for a variety of people. While there is no end to our
work, we are equipped to push the boundaries of what we can build together.
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Interview journey
“The interviews that stand out are those
where people use life experiences to
share examples of a behavioral attribute
that I’m trying to get at or something
that was impactful to them.”
Helen Russell
Chief People Officer
To prepare for the interview process, it helps to know the steps that will support
your journey. We’re here to provide you with as much information as possible so
you can determine if Rivian is a place where you want to grow on your career path.
Don’t hold back — come with all of your questions.
Below is an example of a typical interview process at Rivian, however this may differ
by team or role:
Recruiter: You’ll have your first conversation with a member of our Talent
Acquisition Team to learn more about the role and to talk about your experience
and skill set.
Hiring Manager: At this stage, you’ll have an interview with the hiring manager
where you’ll go more in-depth about the role and your experience.
Business Interviews: If successful, there are many different opportunities
for you to meet the team, whether it be one on one, panels, presentations, or
group interviews. Interview processes may vary between different teams, so
we recommend connecting with your recruiter for more details on the interview
process specific to the role you are interviewing for.
Hiring Decision: The team will come together to debrief and we will contact you
once we hear back from the team to discuss their decision and any appropriate
next steps.
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Interview tips
“We want people who are able to be
incredibly specific about what they’ve
done. If you’ve ever solved a really
tough problem, you never forget it.”
Cindy Nicola
VP of Talent Acquisition, Rivian
Structuring your answers
The Rivian interview process is designed to understand what you do and how you
do it. You will be given the opportunity to highlight the impact you’ve had through
the work that you’ve done. We want to hear about the skills you’ve developed and
the way you work with others to deliver more than you could on your own. We
also want to learn about ways you’ve added value to different situations, and the
thinking that got you there.
Whether you’re answering technical or behavioral questions, a well-structured
response will help the details of your experiences shine through. One good way
to prepare and structure your answer is by using the PSI method:
Problem: What task was involved? What was the problem you had to
overcome? What needed to be done?
Solution: What action did you take? What did you own? How did you do it?
Who else was involved?
Impact: What were the results/ measure of success? What was the
outcome? How was it received? What did you learn?
While it’s important to share specifics, please remember never to share
proprietary or confidential information from current or former employers.
Questions
Come with questions that are specific to the team or role. This is your opportunity
to better understand the scope of the role, the aspirations of the team, the way the
team evaluates success, the ways your teammates work, and the way their work
touches the mission: Keep the World Adventurous Forever.
Video Conference Setup
Many Rivian interviews are conducted by phone or video conference using Zoom,
but they can also be onsite. For virtual interviews, please follow the directions
below to download and familiarize yourself with Zoom prior to your interview.
Please download Zoom on your preferred device.
Click here for a test meeting to ensure your internet connection is stable. When
it’s time for your interview, select “Join” on the Zoom app and enter the meeting ID
found in your calendar invite. Alternatively, you can join directly via the meeting URL.
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Life
“There’s absolutely no job I’ve ever
had even remotely like this. The
level of inclusivity, the amount of
communication I have with high-level
directors, engineers, and teammates
on the line assembling the vehicles.
I’ve never been exposed to a culture
like this, and quite honestly, I don’t
think I ever will again.”
Paul Roder
Software Systems Engineer
Locations
Rivian’s global headquarters are in Irvine, CA, and we produce our vehicles at our
manufacturing facility in Normal, IL. We collaborate toward our shared mission
across our offices and Service/Delivery Centers throughout the United States, as
well as Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, and Serbia.
Belonging
Through our hiring, onboarding, development, and rewards, we’re committed to
building an inclusive workplace where ideas and innovation flourish and where all
individuals feel a true sense of belonging. To ensure that our aspirations come to
life and to hold ourselves accountable, we have created the Belonging Team, led
by our director of belonging.
The Belonging Team, a part of the larger People Team, is focused on the
activities and practices that enable diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Belonging
Team encourages, supports and enables grassroots, employee-led Belonging
Resource Groups (BRGs) to establish community among people who share lived
experiences. These groups include our Rainbow Rivianites, Rivian Women’s
Network, Black & African American Group, LatinX Group, Asian Pacific Islander
Group, Military Veterans Group and Intersectionality Group. And we expect this
list to grow.
Employees are encouraged to join or start BRGs as a way to come together,
provide education and engagement, and form alliances in awareness and advocacy
across the company. Empathy and openness are big parts of being an ally for each
other. BRGs provide a way to share and receive stories and experiences.
Wellness
We know life can be quite an adventure and we’re here to support you through
the ups and downs. Because we care about the whole you, we built a suite of
benefits that cover your physical, mental, and emotional wellness. This includes
personalised one-on-one coaching, therapy, and meditation apps.
We’re passionate about creating a better way to explore the world. Part of that
means giving you the time you need to rest, recharge, and go exploring yourself.
That’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to take paid time away from work.
We are a global company, so if you have questions about the specific benefits
provided in your country, please ask.
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Products We design, develop, and manufacture category-defining electric vehicles (R1T and
R1S) and accessories, and sell them directly to customers in the consumer and
commercial markets (EDV).

Our vehicles are complemented by a full suite of services that enhance the entire
lifecycle of building, owning, and driving a Rivian, while empowering our community
at every turn. Seamless technology helps guide everything from a reimagined
purchasing and in-vehicle experience, to commercial fleet management, and much
more — including production at our Normal, IL, manufacturing facility.

Rivian offers at home chargers that provide 25 miles of range per hour at a charging
speed of 11.5 kw per hour. In addition, we’re building a network of DC fast chargers
(or Level 3 chargers) to deliver the fastest charging speeds available for your
vehicle. Our vehicle charger is compatible with the CCS standard. As we expand
internationally, the Rivian Adventure Network will continue to grow.

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As you go through this process, please know that we are working to provide you
the best interview experience we can, and we are constantly striving to do better.
We value all feedback you’d be willing to provide about your experience as a
candidate. Thank you.

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