Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Bengaluru, Karnataka
Process
My interview experience with Rakuten was swift and efficient.
The process consisted of three technical rounds, all of which involved coding questions.
The interviewers were friendly, and the technical rounds were particularly engaging, focusing on real-time challenges that developers often encounter in their work.
After the technical rounds, there was a final HR round.
Overall, I had a positive experience with Rakuten's interview process.
Questions
Sorting-related questions.
System design using a microservices architecture.
Java: Conceptual and detailed discussion about new features.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 17 interview experiences for the Rakuten Senior Software Engineer role in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Success Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Bengaluru, Karnataka is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Rakuten's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Rakuten Work Experiences
- 4.0Good Balance, Slow ProjectsSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 13, 2025Pros: Great work-life balance and ample learning opportunities.Cons: The projects move slowly. More time is needed in order to create impact.
- 4.0Good Balance, Team PoliticsSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 7, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance and provides benefits.Cons: Politics is there, but it depends on the team.
- 5.0Great Tech, Japan DependencySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJuly 31, 2025Pros: Good projects. Hike is good. Tech stack is latest.Cons: Too much dependence on Japan with respect to decision-making.
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