Process
Two rounds of behavioral questions and one round of technical interview. The first two rounds were fairly easy. But the third round became difficult; it was a mixture of coding and behavioral questions. Culture fit is important.
Questions
One big mistake in your job.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Rakuten Data Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral50%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Rakuten's Data Engineer interview process in United States.
Rakuten Work Experiences
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.
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.
5.0
Global Team, Intense Culture
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
March 25, 2022
Pros: Global environment.
You can work with various people who come from different countries.
Cons: Japanese company culture.
Companies want employees to work very hard.
- 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.
- 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.
- 5.0Global Team, Intense CultureData Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanMarch 25, 2022Pros: Global environment. You can work with various people who come from different countries.Cons: Japanese company culture. Companies want employees to work very hard.
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