Process
Two-step interview: the first was recorded, and the second was with an interviewer. I made a mistake with an answer I gave, and that was the end of the interview. A painful experience.
Questions
Give examples of Node.js frameworks.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Rakuten Platform Engineer role in Nigeria.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Platform Engineer roles in Nigeria is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Rakuten's Platform Engineer interview process in Nigeria.
Rakuten Work Experiences
1.0
Free Snacks, Terrible Everything Else
Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
April 10, 2024
Pros: snacks, food, chocolate, drinks, snacks
Cons: everything else, managers, pay, hours, work.
3.0
Below average level of Software Engineering
Software Developer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
June 16, 2017
Pros: Work-life balance.
Facilities at the office (Tokyo):
* Gym
* Cafeteria
Exposure in terms of working with people of different nationalities.
Cons: Software development is a complete joke here.
Rakuten is only a business-driven company, run at the whim of Business Units. The Tech division has next to no say in what, when, and how to implement.
Individual success is more dependent on office politics than actual merit.
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.
- 1.0Free Snacks, Terrible Everything ElseSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomApril 10, 2024Pros: snacks, food, chocolate, drinks, snacksCons: everything else, managers, pay, hours, work.
- 3.0Below average level of Software EngineeringSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanJune 16, 2017Pros: Work-life balance. Facilities at the office (Tokyo): * Gym * Cafeteria Exposure in terms of working with people of different nationalities.Cons: Software development is a complete joke here. Rakuten is only a business-driven company, run at the whim of Business Units. The Tech division has next to no say in what, when, and how to implement. Individual success is more dependent on office politics than actual merit.
- 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.
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