Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - India
November 8, 2022
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interviewers were supportive, but I found it less technical. They asked most about networking. They started by introducing themselves and then asked about me. According to my introduction, they picked follow-up questions.
Questions
Cloud-based architecture questions, Operating system knowledge.
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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
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.
5.0
Best Place, Great Balance
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
March 21, 2024
Pros: Just the best of all.
Cons: Nothing that I can think of. It's a good place with good work-life balance.
4.0
Work is slow or too fast
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
May 6, 2025
Pros: Relaxed work.
No micromanagement.
Helpful seniors.
Professional work environment.
Cons: The business side is confused about the situation.
It's either too fast or too slow.
- 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.
- 5.0Best Place, Great BalanceSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 21, 2024Pros: Just the best of all.Cons: Nothing that I can think of. It's a good place with good work-life balance.
- 4.0Work is slow or too fastSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 6, 2025Pros: Relaxed work. No micromanagement. Helpful seniors. Professional work environment.Cons: The business side is confused about the situation. It's either too fast or too slow.
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