Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - India
Process
I had my first online assessment, which consisted of MCQs covering several technical and quantitative topics.
I passed.
Next, I was selected for a group discussion (GD).
I was not selected.
It was an on-campus drive.
Totally, three colleges participated in the single drive.
They hired three from our college.
It was competitive, but the experience was nice.
Questions
Gd was on topic.
Work from home vs. work from office, Bangalore traffic situation, and pollution. You could choose any one and talk about it for a minute.
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Rakuten's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in India.
Rakuten Work Experiences
- 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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