Process
Codility has simple questions, but you need to know a math trick. After that, you will have a round with the team you want to join, so it's a lottery. Overall, it's not that hard if you have experience or are well-prepared.
Questions
Leetcode easy/medium questions: arrays.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 59 interview experiences for the Rakuten Software Engineer role in Japan.
Success Rate
31%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Japan is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive46%
Neutral41%
Negative14%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Rakuten's Software Engineer interview process in Japan.
Rakuten Work Experiences
3.0
Na
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
February 13, 2025
Pros: Culture seems to be good.
Cons: When it comes to hikes, they usually prefer the seniors.
4.0
Great People, Department Dependent
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
January 26, 2016
Pros: Great job with great people.
Cons: It really depends which department you end up in.
4.0
Can be a temporary stop
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
January 28, 2025
Pros: Easy to get into.
Less work pressure and a good work environment.
Good job location.
Cons: Almost no hikes.
Promotion takes a long time.
Quality of work is not on par with top MNCs.
- 3.0NaSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaFebruary 13, 2025Pros: Culture seems to be good.Cons: When it comes to hikes, they usually prefer the seniors.
- 4.0Great People, Department DependentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanJanuary 26, 2016Pros: Great job with great people.Cons: It really depends which department you end up in.
- 4.0Can be a temporary stopSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanJanuary 28, 2025Pros: Easy to get into. Less work pressure and a good work environment. Good job location.Cons: Almost no hikes. Promotion takes a long time. Quality of work is not on par with top MNCs.
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