Process
The interview process is a bit slow, and there's very slow response from the HR team. You need to be very patient to hear the interview feedback. They take their own time to respond. It's valuable to follow up via email.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Rakuten Cloud Engineer role in Tokyo.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Cloud Engineer roles in Tokyo is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Rakuten's Cloud Engineer interview process in Tokyo.
Rakuten Work Experiences
1.0
Rakuten Mobile
Cloud Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
June 19, 2023
Pros: Cafeteria and other benefits are good.
Cons: Very low salary compared to other companies.
3.0
Japanese work style becomes an issue
Cloud Engineer • Former Employee
Tokyo, Japan
May 18, 2025
Pros: It has a really good office and facility. For example, they offer free meals. The environment is very international, and you can easily find a friend. However, there's no work-life balance.
Cons: Some departments are running micro-management, and they're really, really bad, even though it's an international environment.
There are a lot of rules, and some people use them badly without a good purpose.
5.0
Software Engineer Employee Review
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Mateo, California, United States
October 23, 2018
Pros: • Collaborative and inclusive culture; fast-paced.
• Opportunities to grow and work on interesting projects with new technologies.
• No micromanagement.
• Excellent work-life balance with multiple happy hours on campus every month.
• Nice office space with a gym.
• Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner if you're working late.
• Free Lyft credit if you're working late.
Cons: - None so far
- 1.0Rakuten MobileCloud Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanJune 19, 2023Pros: Cafeteria and other benefits are good.Cons: Very low salary compared to other companies.
- 3.0Japanese work style becomes an issueCloud Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, JapanMay 18, 2025Pros: It has a really good office and facility. For example, they offer free meals. The environment is very international, and you can easily find a friend. However, there's no work-life balance.Cons: Some departments are running micro-management, and they're really, really bad, even though it's an international environment. There are a lot of rules, and some people use them badly without a good purpose.
- 5.0Software Engineer Employee ReviewSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesOctober 23, 2018Pros: • Collaborative and inclusive culture; fast-paced. • Opportunities to grow and work on interesting projects with new technologies. • No micromanagement. • Excellent work-life balance with multiple happy hours on campus every month. • Nice office space with a gym. • Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner if you're working late. • Free Lyft credit if you're working late.Cons: - None so far
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