Process
The interview process was quick and there were a total of 3 rounds, two of which were pretty technical. None of the interviewers were talking about the benefits, their work culture, or other pros that would make me want to join them, which seemed like a red flag.
The offer I finally received was really lowballed, and they obviously try to hire desperate people who want to move to Japan with a minimum salary.
They wouldn't negotiate about the offer.
Questions
Past projects, how to approach certain challenges, data security, how you work with business users.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Rakuten Data Engineer role in Finland.
Success Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in Finland is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Rakuten's Data Engineer interview process in Finland.
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