Process
I participated in a one-day interview, which allows all interview stages to be completed in a single day. There were three interviews in total: coding, a first, and a second interview. I failed the first one.
Questions
Why did you choose this department?
Some basic concepts about Java (I wrote in the resume that I'm a beginner of Java), which can be found in any Java tutorial.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Rakuten Engineer role in Japan.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Engineer roles in Japan is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Rakuten's Engineer interview process in Japan.
Rakuten Work Experiences
3.0
Not That Great
Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 7, 2025
Pros: Free food and some people are good.
Cons: Too much favoritism. Everyone should be treated equally.
4.0
Good Benefits, Weak Management
Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
February 14, 2025
Pros: A nice company to work with, with good benefits.
Cons: Management is not up to the mark.
3.0
Good Learning, Low Pay
Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
December 26, 2024
Pros: Nice office.
Good for learning and growing.
Cons: Not the highest grade paying.
Difficult to ask for a salary hike.
- 3.0Not That GreatEngineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 7, 2025Pros: Free food and some people are good.Cons: Too much favoritism. Everyone should be treated equally.
- 4.0Good Benefits, Weak ManagementEngineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaFebruary 14, 2025Pros: A nice company to work with, with good benefits.Cons: Management is not up to the mark.
- 3.0Good Learning, Low PayEngineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanDecember 26, 2024Pros: Nice office. Good for learning and growing.Cons: Not the highest grade paying. Difficult to ask for a salary hike.
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