Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - India
February 9, 2016
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Passed the online coding test and video recording. Waiting for the Skype interview.
It seems like at least 2-3 rounds of Skype interviews will happen, depending on performance in the previous round.
The online coding test interface is Codility, and applicants can choose any language in which they are comfortable.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 26 interview experiences for the Rakuten Senior Software Engineer role in India.
Success Rate
23%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in India is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive19%
Neutral19%
Negative62%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Rakuten's Senior Software Engineer interview process in India.
Rakuten Work Experiences
3.0
Compensation below market rate
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Mateo, California, United States
September 6, 2020
Pros: Great culture and fun environment.
Leadership and people are friendly and easy to approach.
Cons: Compensation is below average market rate.
Reduced benefits in the last few years.
5.0
Great place to work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
July 10, 2023
Pros: Great opportunities and tech stack
Cons: Compensation less wrt other competitors.
2.0
MNC with startup culture
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
May 11, 2023
Pros: Activities, food, office, benefits, work space.
Cons: Work pressure, no empathy, very money-centric, and unachievable deadlines.
- 3.0Compensation below market rateSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesSeptember 6, 2020Pros: Great culture and fun environment. Leadership and people are friendly and easy to approach.Cons: Compensation is below average market rate. Reduced benefits in the last few years.
- 5.0Great place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJuly 10, 2023Pros: Great opportunities and tech stackCons: Compensation less wrt other competitors.
- 2.0MNC with startup cultureSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 11, 2023Pros: Activities, food, office, benefits, work space.Cons: Work pressure, no empathy, very money-centric, and unachievable deadlines.
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