Process
Rakuten Agile Job Hunting.
The "entry sheet" (actually, a resume) should be submitted online via their own system (note that it's not the Workday system), and the Recruit team will send the notification.
If the resume passed the selection, there are two rounds of interviews on a specific date. The first round goes with managers that you selected. I was declined in the first round because of being overqualified.
Questions
Note that Rakuten Security asks all questions in Japanese.
The questions asked are based on one's resume. Since I was looking for a researcher position, they apparently have no good questions to ask.
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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 place to workSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesApril 15, 2015Pros: The company is growing fast, and there was lots of room to grow my career. The CEO shares news on what is going on. Good teamwork and an easy-going culture.Cons: Company events always seem to revolve around alcohol. It was hard to feel included if I didn't want to party. Releases are more buggy than they should be.
- 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.
- 5.0Great Food, Annoying MondaysSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 25, 2021Pros: Good food, good work environment.Cons: Compulsory Asakai on Monday morning.
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