Machine Learning Engineer Interview Experience - Japan
Process
Chaotic arrangement from HR. It seems there was a lack of coordination between the recruiting teams in HR and the tech group. I waited for just one week after the test was submitted and got the invitation for the first interview. Then HR asked a presentation to be made in advance. Out of the blue, HR canceled the interview without any explanation.
Questions
None of the questions were asked, but some coding tests were passed.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Rakuten Machine Learning Engineer role in Japan.
Success Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Machine Learning Engineer roles in Japan is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Rakuten's Machine Learning Engineer interview process in Japan.
Rakuten Work Experiences
- 4.0Flexible and InternationalMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanJuly 30, 2024Pros: - Quite flexible (highly depends on the team) work environment. You can choose what you want to work on. - Very international. Quite a western way of working.Cons: - Job title can keep changing. - Roles & responsibilities might change within a short period of time.
- 4.0Good Learning, Some Wasted EffortMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanNovember 7, 2025Pros: The learning was decent and the project I worked on was interesting.Cons: Sometimes we might have to deal with a lot of unnecessary work.
- 3.0Good for taking a rest, maybeMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanJuly 1, 2024Pros: Working time and deadlines are always flexible; no one is chasing after you. Everyone speaks English in the company.Cons: You might have culture shock; be prepared.
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