Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Japan
Process
There was one tech interview with two tech leads and one manager.
Nothing over the top, just some general tech questions.
I took home a tech assignment that was highly relevant to the job I was applying to.
After completion, it took them some time to make a decision, but overall, the process was quite fast.
Questions
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Difference between MySQL and PostgreSQL.
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Describe a data pipeline (aggregation, enrichment, etc.) for a specific business scenario.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Rakuten Senior Software Engineer role in Japan.
Success Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Japan is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Rakuten's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Japan.
Rakuten Work Experiences
- 4.0Great Environment, Free FoodSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaFebruary 25, 2025Pros: Good environment. Good work. Free food.Cons: none as per my experience
- 4.0Good company to start your careerSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesOctober 17, 2022Pros: Lots of responsibility, ownership, diverse culture.Cons: Managers are not techies.
- 3.0Good benefits, bad management & visionSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeAugust 27, 2021Pros: Good benefits. Employee friendly. Onsite travel.Cons: Unskilled Managers No vision. Less recognition for skilled employees. More preference to Japanese.
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