Process
Telephonic first: Introductory.
2nd and 3rd Zoom call: Screen sharing, questions on SQL and data modeling scenarios.
4th round: Onsite interview, questions on SQL and Python. Questions from your resume.
5th round: VP.
Final round: HR round once you have cleared all the above rounds.
Questions
SQL: Medium to advanced level Python: Medium
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Rakuten Data Engineer role in India.
Success Rate
67%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in India is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral0%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Rakuten's Data Engineer interview process in India.
Rakuten Work Experiences
4.0
It's good to work at the GDO data team
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
May 7, 2019
Pros: Professional, keep learning new tech. Need to solve lots of problems for supporting deploying services for dozens of sub-companies. Manager is tech-strong.
Cons: Planning is too flexible, short of manpower, and work progress is too fast.
4.0
Great Team, Very Flexible
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
March 22, 2024
Pros: Good working environment. International team and flexible.
Cons: Nothing as such. It was a very good experience working in Rakuten.
3.0
Working as a Contract Employee in Rakuten
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
April 26, 2025
Pros: You will get paid for the exact hours that you worked, including overtime.
Cons: Don’t receive any bonuses, and being converted to a regular employee is not guaranteed.
- 4.0It's good to work at the GDO data teamData Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeMay 7, 2019Pros: Professional, keep learning new tech. Need to solve lots of problems for supporting deploying services for dozens of sub-companies. Manager is tech-strong.Cons: Planning is too flexible, short of manpower, and work progress is too fast.
- 4.0Great Team, Very FlexibleData Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanMarch 22, 2024Pros: Good working environment. International team and flexible.Cons: Nothing as such. It was a very good experience working in Rakuten.
- 3.0Working as a Contract Employee in RakutenData Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanApril 26, 2025Pros: You will get paid for the exact hours that you worked, including overtime.Cons: Don’t receive any bonuses, and being converted to a regular employee is not guaranteed.
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