Software Engineer Interview Experience - Bengaluru, India
August 24, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Interview was conducted online with two interviewers joining the call.
Interview started with resume discussion and basic self-introduction.
The interview lasted 30-45 minutes, and questions were of average difficulty.
Questions
In-depth JS questions and DSA basics
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 17 interview experiences for the Rakuten Software Engineer role in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Success Rate
24%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Bengaluru, Karnataka is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive53%
Neutral18%
Negative29%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Rakuten's Software Engineer interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Rakuten Work Experiences
4.0
Good to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
January 4, 2021
Pros: Free Food
Make employees happy by providing goodies and gifts.
Good Learning Experience
Cons: Poor management in some departments.
4.0
Great encouragement for innovation and new ideas
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
April 19, 2018
Pros: 1. Rakuten follows the line "Always innovative" and for that, they encourage their employees.
2. Very approachable higher management.
3. Great team support (If you are lucky enough to get a good team, like I was).
4. Frequent review/discussion meetings if you have any concerns.
5. Nice exposure working with Japanese.
6. Supportive remote team.
And how I forgot - You get free meals.
Cons: As such, there is no major con.
3.0
Great Culture, Incompetent Managers
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
December 23, 2024
Pros: Good culture, freedom to explore and grow.
Cons: Managers are idiots sometimes.
- 4.0Good to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 4, 2021Pros: Free Food Make employees happy by providing goodies and gifts. Good Learning ExperienceCons: Poor management in some departments.
- 4.0Great encouragement for innovation and new ideasSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaApril 19, 2018Pros: 1. Rakuten follows the line "Always innovative" and for that, they encourage their employees. 2. Very approachable higher management. 3. Great team support (If you are lucky enough to get a good team, like I was). 4. Frequent review/discussion meetings if you have any concerns. 5. Nice exposure working with Japanese. 6. Supportive remote team. And how I forgot - You get free meals.Cons: As such, there is no major con.
- 3.0Great Culture, Incompetent ManagersSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 23, 2024Pros: Good culture, freedom to explore and grow.Cons: Managers are idiots sometimes.
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