Process
Code tests and a two-round online video interview.
The interviewer is really nice. If you encounter some difficulties, they will give you hints and help you out.
The coding test is an online test, and you have to ace the problem.
Questions
basic data structures, algorithms, and networking, and Linux.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Rakuten Software Engineer role in China.
Success Rate
75%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in China is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive75%
Neutral0%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Rakuten's Software Engineer interview process in China.
Rakuten Work Experiences
5.0
Software Engineer Intern
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Tokyo, Japan
October 14, 2016
Pros: The company covers all fees, like accommodation, flights, and commuting.
At the headquarters, three meals are served freely.
Besides all these non-technical pros, I think it's really a good learning experience to see how a big company runs its software development process and the cooperation between product managers and engineers.
Cons: A little bit too much meeting
5.0
Great Place, Happy Hours
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
October 23, 2020
Pros: Good place to work, happy work hours.
Cons: Nothing much. Everything is good.
5.0
Very good experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
April 19, 2025
Pros: Team members are friendly, and most of the time, you can work from home.
Cons: Not much bad, salary not high.
- 5.0Software Engineer InternSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, JapanOctober 14, 2016Pros: The company covers all fees, like accommodation, flights, and commuting. At the headquarters, three meals are served freely. Besides all these non-technical pros, I think it's really a good learning experience to see how a big company runs its software development process and the cooperation between product managers and engineers.Cons: A little bit too much meeting
- 5.0Great Place, Happy HoursSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaOctober 23, 2020Pros: Good place to work, happy work hours.Cons: Nothing much. Everything is good.
- 5.0Very good experienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanApril 19, 2025Pros: Team members are friendly, and most of the time, you can work from home.Cons: Not much bad, salary not high.
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