Applications Engineer Interview Experience - Tokyo
February 2, 2013
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
- Online Application
- Online webtest
- Series of 3-4 Interviews
All they are looking for are the people who can work hard and are ready to mingle with their way of working. Although, it is not a typical Japanese firm, it still has many aspects of a traditional Japanese company.
Questions
Most of the questions were non-technical, but needed preparation.
- Why Rakuten?
- Your strengths and weaknesses?
- Etc.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 14 interview experiences for the Rakuten Applications Engineer role in Tokyo.
Success Rate
64%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Applications Engineer roles in Tokyo is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive79%
Neutral7%
Negative14%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Rakuten's Applications Engineer interview process in Tokyo.
Rakuten Work Experiences
3.0
Food Great, Language Barrier
Applications Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
November 16, 2023
Pros: - Provide lunch and dinner every day.
Cons: Some team members cannot speak English.
3.0
Good Perks, Low Pay
Applications Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
May 17, 2021
Pros: Good benefits, food, gym, work area.
Cons: Less salary than market outside.
3.0
Not the ideal for growth mindset
Applications Engineer • Former Employee
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
October 23, 2023
Pros: Good if you're looking to settle in Japan, as they support you with visas and moving. The working pace is slow, so it's easy to catch up.
Cons: Slow developing, higher positions decide everything, meaning you cannot have much initiative for decision-making.
- 3.0Food Great, Language BarrierApplications Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanNovember 16, 2023Pros: - Provide lunch and dinner every day.Cons: Some team members cannot speak English.
- 3.0Good Perks, Low PayApplications Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanMay 17, 2021Pros: Good benefits, food, gym, work area.Cons: Less salary than market outside.
- 3.0Not the ideal for growth mindsetApplications Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanOctober 23, 2023Pros: Good if you're looking to settle in Japan, as they support you with visas and moving. The working pace is slow, so it's easy to catch up.Cons: Slow developing, higher positions decide everything, meaning you cannot have much initiative for decision-making.
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