Process
The first round was regular behavior questions plus an easy-to-medium LeetCode question.
The second round consisted of four sessions: one for system design, one for API questions, one for behavior questions with a manager, and one for a medium LeetCode question.
Questions
How would you describe your personalities? Will you give it a think when your manager tells you to do a task?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Rakuten Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral33%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Rakuten's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Rakuten Work Experiences
5.0
Software Engineer 2
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bangalore Rural, Karnataka, India
December 3, 2025
Pros: Good work culture and good work-life balance.
Cons: Nothing as of now, good as of now.
3.0
Wfh Flexibility, Isolation
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
December 1, 2025
Pros: - WFH
- Flexi work style
Cons: - Less interaction with employees
- Heavy documentation reliance at work
4.0
NA
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
November 24, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance is good.
Cons: Not many cons are there.
- 5.0Software Engineer 2Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBangalore Rural, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 3, 2025Pros: Good work culture and good work-life balance.Cons: Nothing as of now, good as of now.
- 3.0Wfh Flexibility, IsolationSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanDecember 1, 2025Pros: - WFH - Flexi work styleCons: - Less interaction with employees - Heavy documentation reliance at work
- 4.0NASoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanNovember 24, 2025Pros: Work-life balance is good.Cons: Not many cons are there.
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