Backend Senior Developer Interview Experience - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Process
First interview is with an external HR person.
Second is with a person from Rakuten.
They'll speak mostly about the product and expectations.
After this, an online test.
I consider their test to be a really good test, and they even have a demo test to be sure you know how to do it.
However, the worst thing is they don't give any kind of feedback regarding the results of your test (even though the tool they use supports it).
Questions
Simple questions.
Why are you searching for a job?
What projects are you proud of in the past?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Rakuten Backend Senior Developer role in Dubai, Dubai.
Success Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Backend Senior Developer roles in Dubai, Dubai is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Rakuten's Backend Senior Developer interview process in Dubai, Dubai.
Rakuten Work Experiences
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- 3.0Structured, But Not For MeSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, JapanMay 21, 2025Pros: - Well-defined structure clearly indicates routes people can take to advance their career within the company. - Willing to help employees of all levels relocate to Japan. - A variety of offers.Cons: - Compared to similar work in other organizations, lower than average base pay, with too much emphasis on bonuses. - Strong "encouragement" to respond nearly always on-call, resulting in a poor work-life balance. - In 2022, return to office was heavily pushed, though most meetings and interactions were conducted on Zoom, ultimately leaving the impression that RTO pushes did not lead to better productivity than just WFH.
- 3.0IjjjSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanDecember 10, 2024Pros: Nothing crazy, it's okay, I guess.Cons: Average Japanese company, nothing less or more.
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