Pros
I joined Rivian seven months ago for three key reasons; (1) great culture, (2) amazing products! and (3) the perfect career trajectory for me. Although there is an incredible amount of work to do, it's refreshing to see an eclectic group of experienced professionals come together with common goals along with such positivity. We are doing great things and I've never been so excited to make an impact and execute. There is great energy in our offices. I literally love my job. Although we are scaling rapidly, there is very little bureaucracy. Many of the teams are quite horizontal and people are treated equally, which is very important to me. No one is inaccessible and everyone seems eager to attack issues, not each other.
Cons
Working at Rivian isn't for everyone. It's challenging and you have to work hard (but work/life balance is promoted). To be successful, some key traits are evident: humble/selfless, dedicated, ambitious, entrepreneurial, collaborative. This is not a place to work if you care more about your own goals than your team's. You have to have the energy to put in long hours and climb the mountain!