Process
Applied through my friend. I got an invitation to an online coding task and a long form to fill my details. The task was limited to 1 hour, but I was able to choose any time to start within a week. So, I had plenty of time to prepare. After solving the task, I got rejected with polite appreciation of my skills, with no direct comments on the task solution. The process was quite clear and streamlined.
Questions
Online coding task with negabinary arithmetics.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Rakuten Software Developer role in Tokyo.
Success Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Developer roles in Tokyo is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Rakuten's Software Developer interview process in Tokyo.
Rakuten Work Experiences
- 4.0Good company, but more of networking workSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanApril 20, 2025Pros: 1. Good work-life balance. 2. Good and varied environment to work with different countries and cultures of people. 3. For Indians, they provide Indian food for lunch and also provide three meals a day free.Cons: 1. Can give you any type of work.
- 5.0Great Culture, Tough HoursSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanNovember 30, 2023Pros: Nice environment, culture, and competitive.Cons: No foreign exposure. Very strict timings. Too much work sometimes.
- 4.0Global, Flexible, But Relocate To JapanSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeTokyo, JapanDecember 17, 2016Pros: Rakuten is a global company where you can work across various businesses under the Rakuten group. It is flexible, and you get to work on different technologies. It's easy to switch between various businesses via internal interviews.Cons: You should be ready to move all the way to Japan and adapt to its culture.
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