Backend Developer Interview Experience - Tokyo, Tokyo
June 10, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The process was in only one interview, where they had me present for less than three minutes. Then came the Q&A. Here they asked me about OOPs, SQL, NoSQL, and design patterns.
Questions
Make me a question, please.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Rakuten Backend Developer role in Tokyo, Tokyo.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Backend Developer roles in Tokyo, Tokyo is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Rakuten's Backend Developer interview process in Tokyo, Tokyo.
Rakuten Work Experiences
4.0
Commute Bad, Evaluation Good
Backend Developer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
November 1, 2022
Pros: The company will evaluate you well even if you do not submit enough output.
Cons: You have to commute three times per week.
5.0
Good for starting
Backend Developer • Former Employee
Singapore River, Singapore
October 28, 2025
Pros: Very good workflow and progression.
Cons: Slow progression, even though efficient.
3.0
A good company to start
Backend Developer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
June 20, 2025
Pros: Learning, less work, adaptive, big start for career.
Cons: There is no job security.
- 4.0Commute Bad, Evaluation GoodBackend Developer • Current EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanNovember 1, 2022Pros: The company will evaluate you well even if you do not submit enough output.Cons: You have to commute three times per week.
- 5.0Good for startingBackend Developer • Former EmployeeSingapore River, SingaporeOctober 28, 2025Pros: Very good workflow and progression.Cons: Slow progression, even though efficient.
- 3.0A good company to startBackend Developer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJune 20, 2025Pros: Learning, less work, adaptive, big start for career.Cons: There is no job security.
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