Process
There is an online coding test after submitting your application. However, the questions are quite difficult, and I have not been able to answer one of them. As such, I have not been able to progress.
Questions
A question about going through anagrams.
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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
4.0
Good company to work for as a foreigner
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Tokyo, Japan
November 25, 2024
Pros: - Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Fast-growing opportunity.
- Evaluation is easy to understand.
Cons: There were some mandatory "referral program" activities to invite friends and family to the Rakuten service. Some mandatory meetings were not really work-related.
5.0
I like the culture compared to other traditional companies
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
November 11, 2016
Pros: 1. Can speak English
2. Have big scope of business
3. Respected by others
Cons: Some projects still need a high Japanese level.
5.0
Chill Balance, But Delays
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
June 30, 2023
Pros: 1. A chill work-life balance.
2. Timely salary.
Cons: 1. Joining delays.
2. Should have a work-from-home policy.
- 4.0Good company to work for as a foreignerSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, JapanNovember 25, 2024Pros: - Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner. - Fast-growing opportunity. - Evaluation is easy to understand.Cons: There were some mandatory "referral program" activities to invite friends and family to the Rakuten service. Some mandatory meetings were not really work-related.
- 5.0I like the culture compared to other traditional companiesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanNovember 11, 2016Pros: 1. Can speak English 2. Have big scope of business 3. Respected by othersCons: Some projects still need a high Japanese level.
- 5.0Chill Balance, But DelaysSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanJune 30, 2023Pros: 1. A chill work-life balance. 2. Timely salary.Cons: 1. Joining delays. 2. Should have a work-from-home policy.
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