Process
Was approached by a recruiter, then got an online problem to solve. After passing the test, I had an interview with engineers, where they would ask technical questions regarding databases, hashing passwords, and give a problem to solve.
Questions
Solve algorithm problem
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Rakuten PHP Developer role in Russia.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their PHP Developer roles in Russia is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Rakuten's PHP Developer interview process in Russia.
Rakuten Work Experiences
1.0
overhyped with zero trade
PHP Developer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
June 19, 2017
Pros: free lunch
flexible hours
ambience
work location
brand name
primary location
Cons: Short-term projects.
No proper planning.
Biased management.
5.0
Best Place, Great Balance
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
March 21, 2024
Pros: Just the best of all.
Cons: Nothing that I can think of. It's a good place with good work-life balance.
3.0
Good place to get overall corporate experience
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
January 30, 2025
Pros: 1. Good place to learn about the details of your product.
2. Project ownership irrespective of designation.
3. Very precise evaluation process.
Cons: 1. Bad work culture.
2. No appreciation of work.
3. No major increment or promotion.
- 1.0overhyped with zero tradePHP Developer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJune 19, 2017Pros: free lunch flexible hours ambience work location brand name primary locationCons: Short-term projects. No proper planning. Biased management.
- 5.0Best Place, Great BalanceSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 21, 2024Pros: Just the best of all.Cons: Nothing that I can think of. It's a good place with good work-life balance.
- 3.0Good place to get overall corporate experienceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 30, 2025Pros: 1. Good place to learn about the details of your product. 2. Project ownership irrespective of designation. 3. Very precise evaluation process.Cons: 1. Bad work culture. 2. No appreciation of work. 3. No major increment or promotion.
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