Process
Passed the Codility test and video screening, but failed in the first Skype interview.
The interviewers were nice.
They seemed a bit disappointed (by their faces) if you requested to use English in the interview.
In the first Skype interview, the HR manager and your future boss will host the interview. They tend to ask general, non-technical questions.
Questions
What is your plan at Rakuten in 5 years?
Why are you interested in working with Rakuten?
Are you a techie?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Rakuten Software Engineer role in Hong Kong.
Success Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Hong Kong is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for Rakuten's Software Engineer interview process in Hong Kong.
Rakuten Work Experiences
- 3.0Very team-dependent experienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanMay 6, 2025Pros: If you are able to set expectations about working hours, then it's fine. Otherwise, you are expected to work late hours. No pros as such, except average food.Cons: Too much politics and the boss is always right. You will have to do tasks which you don't want to do. Management knows nothing but pretends to know everything.
- 3.0Depends on the team, bad upper managementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanJune 16, 2020Pros: - Free lunch - International culture experienceCons: - Poor inter-team communication - Slow pace - Horrible upper management
- 3.0Friendly But Rigid TeamSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanJuly 12, 2025Pros: Friendly environment and focus on the goal.Cons: It should adopt more Western culture for flexibility.
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