Pros
Environment: The company believes in and fosters teamwork, and strives to be uplifting in the way it treats people. Curiosity is encouraged, and the opportunities to stretch are openly available. There is constant effort on big picture focus. Work: With the automotive industry on the brink of a series of major disruptions, the company is actively engaged in developing technology and business solutions that address not only today's automotive needs, but anticipates also the needs of a future with massive potential. Rivian is engaged in business, engineering, manufacturing, data science, and R&D activity in areas including autonomous driving, large-scale rechargeable batteries, Mobility as a Service. People: The company sets a very high bar when it comes to asking skilled and knowledgeable people to join its ranks. In addition, they must have the additional qualities of treating people with respect, being progress-oriented, having active listening skills, thinking big, allowing first principles and values to drive actions. Of course, hiring mistakes are occasionally made, but the company appears to react very quickly when they do occur.
Kontras
Mid and lower-level goals are constantly shifting to accommodate the dynamic natures of a start-up companies and major industries undergoing significant changes, which can lead to a lack of rigidity of assignment definitions and their deadlines. The company has an unlimited vacation policy.