Software Developer Interview Experience - Vancouver, Canada
Process
The interview involved two steps, and both were completed online.
First, you need to complete a simple online coding test on Codility. My test was to implement an algorithm to find the element in a given array that returns the maximum standard deviation.
Then, there were a few videos you needed to record. They were there for you to express your willingness and share your knowledge for the position you applied for.
The whole procedure was quite smooth, in my opinion, but it did take some time to complete, especially for the video part.
Questions
What is the reason you are applying for the Rakuten internship?
Please tell me your technical background and how you would like to utilize your skills in the position you chose.
What would you like to achieve during the internship?
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Interview Statistics
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Success Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Developer roles in Vancouver, British Columbia is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Rakuten Work Experiences
- 3.0Better than a lot of Japanese companies, but..Software Developer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanAugust 13, 2019Pros: The office is in an excellent location. People are generally nice to each other. Cafeteria food isn't bad. Lots of career opportunities within the company.Cons: High chance of ending up in a team with a traditional Japanese working style. Asakai (mandatory Monday morning company-wide meeting) feels like a huge waste of time. Salary doesn't change much, especially for those who joined the company fresh out of college. Rakuten Crimson House is extremely crowded and noisy, except for the CEO's office, of course.
- 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.
- 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.
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