Process
Applied online through Rakuten's career page. Received an invitation for the first interview after 2 weeks.
Interviewed with the manager and a technical member for 30 minutes.
Received rejection in 1 day after the interview.
Questions
Behavioral questions, algorithm questions, and machine learning questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Rakuten Data Engineer role in Tokyo, Tokyo.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in Tokyo, Tokyo is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Rakuten's Data Engineer interview process in Tokyo, Tokyo.
Rakuten Work Experiences
2.0
Low Pay, Unrelated Tasks
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
December 13, 2024
Pros: Depending on the department, good life balance.
Cons: - Low compensation.
- Basic perks removed (like coffee in the office).
- Asked for tasks totally unrelated to the job (e.g., doing sales and finding customers).
- No remote work.
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.
- 2.0Low Pay, Unrelated TasksData Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanDecember 13, 2024Pros: Depending on the department, good life balance.Cons: - Low compensation. - Basic perks removed (like coffee in the office). - Asked for tasks totally unrelated to the job (e.g., doing sales and finding customers). - No remote work.
- 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.
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