Rivian Software Engineer interview experience

It included one unexpected question, but it was still straightforward—something like the relationship between energy and power using an equation. The second call was with the hiring manager, and the vibe was relaxed. We talked about batteries and dug into how to think about the state of charge and state of health, plus the factors that can affect them.

Once that hiring manager conversation ended, I decided not to move forward. It wasn’t that the interview went poorly; it was more that the role didn’t match what I was looking for, and I didn’t feel excited about the direction of the work.