Process
Asked relevant experiences and behavioral questions, no technical tests. Require Japanese and English, but interview in English with the assistant manager and manager. Require hybrid work. Permanent position, but will work with contract employees also.
Questions
Asked relevant experiences, no technical tests.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Rakuten Data Engineer role in Tokyo.
Success Rate
29%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in Tokyo is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive29%
Neutral57%
Negative14%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Rakuten's Data Engineer interview process in Tokyo.
Rakuten Work Experiences
3.0
Free Food, Unclear Goals
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
August 14, 2025
Pros: Good Perk:
Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Cons: Uncleared evaluation goal.
No feedback or reasons after evaluation.
3.0
Motivated Team, Planning Needs Work
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
June 9, 2025
Pros: I have good, motivated team members.
Cons: Need to improve project planning.
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.
- 3.0Free Food, Unclear GoalsData Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanAugust 14, 2025Pros: Good Perk: Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Cons: Uncleared evaluation goal. No feedback or reasons after evaluation.
- 3.0Motivated Team, Planning Needs WorkData Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJune 9, 2025Pros: I have good, motivated team members.Cons: Need to improve project planning.
- 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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