Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - India
July 8, 2024
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
It was decent, comprising all sorts of questions from data structures and algorithms, cloud computing, computer networks, Jenkins, object-oriented programming, and all the other basic tech and HR-related questions.
Questions
Tell me what you know about Jenkins.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Rakuten Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in India.
Success Rate
57%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles in India is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Rakuten's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in India.
Rakuten Work Experiences
5.0
Great Culture, No Office Politics
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Former Employee
Tokyo, Japan
October 23, 2025
Pros: Low/no office politics (at least in my team).
Nice culture, food, gym, and other amenities in the office.
Cons: Nothing as specific about this.
5.0
Great Work Culture
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 7, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance
Good employee perks
Hybrid model
Cons: Promotion / growth path issues
Compensation / salary concerns
3.0
Steady Work, Overwhelming Load
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Former Employee
New Delhi, Delhi, India
May 25, 2025
Pros: A 9-to-5 job for everyone.
Cons: The workload is too much.
- 5.0Great Culture, No Office PoliticsSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeTokyo, JapanOctober 23, 2025Pros: Low/no office politics (at least in my team). Nice culture, food, gym, and other amenities in the office.Cons: Nothing as specific about this.
- 5.0Great Work CultureSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 7, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance Good employee perks Hybrid modelCons: Promotion / growth path issues Compensation / salary concerns
- 3.0Steady Work, Overwhelming LoadSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeNew Delhi, Delhi, IndiaMay 25, 2025Pros: A 9-to-5 job for everyone.Cons: The workload is too much.
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