Process
The interview process consisted of two rounds: one technical and one HR. The technical interview was more towards your experience. The HR interview was to check whether you fit with Rakuten. After the final round, I got my results in 10 days.
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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
4.0
Work-life balance is good
Applications Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
December 10, 2022
Pros: Indian food cafeteria is available, with flex timing.
Cons: No cons as of now.
4.0
It's growing better, but still not strong enough
Applications Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
July 20, 2023
Pros: The work environment is ideal. I leave work on time almost every day. The business is growing, so there are still tough tasks to challenge me. The people are very nice.
Cons: The salary is low compared to other IT companies. There is a lack of experienced engineers. Management is not very well-organized.
2.0
Free Food, But Japanese Style
Applications Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
October 14, 2018
Pros: 1. Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
2. Brand recognition.
3. You can speak English.
Cons: 1. Asakai, which drives most people crazy.
2. Japanese work style, although it says it’s a “global company”.
3. Low salary.
4. Your evaluation is fully controlled by your manager.
5. Innovation? Seriously?
6. Due date >>> quality
7. No training for new graduate engineers; they treat you as mid-career employees.
- 4.0Work-life balance is goodApplications Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanDecember 10, 2022Pros: Indian food cafeteria is available, with flex timing.Cons: No cons as of now.
- 4.0It's growing better, but still not strong enoughApplications Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanJuly 20, 2023Pros: The work environment is ideal. I leave work on time almost every day. The business is growing, so there are still tough tasks to challenge me. The people are very nice.Cons: The salary is low compared to other IT companies. There is a lack of experienced engineers. Management is not very well-organized.
- 2.0Free Food, But Japanese StyleApplications Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanOctober 14, 2018Pros: 1. Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 2. Brand recognition. 3. You can speak English.Cons: 1. Asakai, which drives most people crazy. 2. Japanese work style, although it says it’s a “global company”. 3. Low salary. 4. Your evaluation is fully controlled by your manager. 5. Innovation? Seriously? 6. Due date >>> quality 7. No training for new graduate engineers; they treat you as mid-career employees.
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