Process
First, an online test was taken. Then, a technical interview was conducted, after which the last round was an HR interview.
Questions
What is cloud computing?
What is a VM?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 11 interview experiences for the Rakuten Software Developer role in India.
Success Rate
18%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Developer roles in India is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive45%
Neutral36%
Negative18%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Rakuten's Software Developer interview process in India.
Rakuten Work Experiences
5.0
Free Food, Slow Processes
Software Developer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
February 27, 2025
Pros: They provide lunch and dinner.
Cons: There is a deep hierarchy, and the processes are very slow.
4.0
Good Tech, Low Pay
Software Developer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 18, 2016
Pros: Technology exposure & hands-on training.
Young Japanese manager who understood & supported the local team.
Possible onsite opportunities to Tokyo, both short-term & long-term (after some duration).
Cons: Major decisions are made in Tokyo due to a lack of a local lead in my team.
Lower salary compared to other startups.
New organization with basic policies that need to be updated.
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.
- 5.0Free Food, Slow ProcessesSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanFebruary 27, 2025Pros: They provide lunch and dinner.Cons: There is a deep hierarchy, and the processes are very slow.
- 4.0Good Tech, Low PaySoftware Developer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 18, 2016Pros: Technology exposure & hands-on training. Young Japanese manager who understood & supported the local team. Possible onsite opportunities to Tokyo, both short-term & long-term (after some duration).Cons: Major decisions are made in Tokyo due to a lack of a local lead in my team. Lower salary compared to other startups. New organization with basic policies that need to be updated.
- 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.
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