Software Engineer - BigData Interview Experience - India
June 1, 2019
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Process
The interview process was good, and the recruiter asked all relevant questions.
I interviewed with more than 5 people over 2 technical rounds.
The first round was a Zoom discussion, and the second was a face-to-face discussion.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Rakuten Software Engineer - BigData role in India.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Engineer - BigData roles in India is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Rakuten's Software Engineer - BigData interview process in India.
Rakuten Work Experiences
3.0
They went under
Software Developer • Former Employee
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
August 22, 2017
Pros: Interesting Japanese culture.
Free stuff now and again.
Cons: Half-baked ideas crushed by Amazon.
1.0
Not a Tech Company
Software Developer • Former Employee
Tokyo, Japan
July 17, 2017
Pros: Excuse to use English and not Japanese in the office
Free lunch
Cons: Mid-management has no idea what the goal of the team or the company is besides making more money.
Everything is top-down. Forget about innovation.
Workload is not evenly distributed within the team.
Weekly morning meeting to listen to the CEO bragging.
4.0
Good Culture, Confusing Roles
Biz Development • Former Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
July 14, 2025
Pros: Flexibility, good culture, nice office, lunch.
Cons: Lack of clarity on responsibilities at times.
- 3.0They went underSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeCambridge, England, United KingdomAugust 22, 2017Pros: Interesting Japanese culture. Free stuff now and again.Cons: Half-baked ideas crushed by Amazon.
- 1.0Not a Tech CompanySoftware Developer • Former EmployeeTokyo, JapanJuly 17, 2017Pros: Excuse to use English and not Japanese in the office Free lunchCons: Mid-management has no idea what the goal of the team or the company is besides making more money. Everything is top-down. Forget about innovation. Workload is not evenly distributed within the team. Weekly morning meeting to listen to the CEO bragging.
- 4.0Good Culture, Confusing RolesBiz Development • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJuly 14, 2025Pros: Flexibility, good culture, nice office, lunch.Cons: Lack of clarity on responsibilities at times.
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