Senior Software Developer Interview Experience - Taipei, Taiwan
Process
The first time was a Codility test. It wasn't difficult.
The second time was a Skype interview. They asked me to introduce myself and asked some programming questions, like the difference between a hash table and a hash map.
After the first interview, they told me I lacked skills but that another group loved talking with me.
Therefore, we arranged another day to interview.
However, they didn't appear on the day we arranged and didn't notify me in advance.
I was waiting at the desk for over 40 minutes.
I think that's very impolite.
After that, they just sent an email saying: "The position I applied for was just filled, so they need to cancel my second interview."
It was a very bad experience in my first foreign interview.
Questions
What's the difference between a hash table and a hash map?
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Success Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Senior Software Developer roles in Taipei, Taiwan is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Rakuten's Senior Software Developer interview process in Taipei, Taiwan.
Rakuten Work Experiences
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