Process
Apply online and go to interview for four rounds. The interview process took two months, but they gave me an offer quickly after the last round interview. They focus more on why you applied to this company than on your personal skills.
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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
Business-Oriented Company
Applications Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
January 1, 2025
Pros: Complete ownership of the product
Cons: Business decisions take precedence over technical decisions.
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.
3.0
Good company, bad management
Applications Engineer • Current Employee
Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
May 30, 2023
Pros: Free meals on-site.
Hybrid work model (team-based).
Decent work experience and workload.
Knowledgeable coworkers.
Cons: Temp employees are second-class citizens. Managers constantly playing office politics (even at the bottom). Bureaucracy. Top-level managers out-of-touch with workforce (especially foreigners).
- 3.0Business-Oriented CompanyApplications Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanJanuary 1, 2025Pros: Complete ownership of the productCons: Business decisions take precedence over technical decisions.
- 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.
- 3.0Good company, bad managementApplications Engineer • Current EmployeeSetagaya, Tokyo, JapanMay 30, 2023Pros: Free meals on-site. Hybrid work model (team-based). Decent work experience and workload. Knowledgeable coworkers.Cons: Temp employees are second-class citizens. Managers constantly playing office politics (even at the bottom). Bureaucracy. Top-level managers out-of-touch with workforce (especially foreigners).
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