Process
No comment about the interview.
I only had a coding test and an online video interview.
Only one simple question was included in the coding test, but because I did not prepare that well, it failed.
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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
Small to medium-sized enterprise
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Paris, France
July 29, 2022
Pros: A human-sized company where working and a good atmosphere go hand in hand.
Cons: To be able to develop and hold its own against the competition, it will be necessary to invest and recruit quality personnel.
2.0
Good Team, Stifling Hierarchy
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Tokyo, Japan
February 22, 2021
Pros: Good colleagues; lots of things to learn.
Cons: Managers not open to criticism.
Too hierarchical; managers feel the need to exert influence to attempt to gain respect.
3.0
You can work with people from various countries
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
August 28, 2018
Pros: Work time depends on the department.
Free food is available at the head office.
Cons: Bad Japanese culture, and many people cannot speak English (especially old people).
- 4.0Small to medium-sized enterpriseSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeParis, FranceJuly 29, 2022Pros: A human-sized company where working and a good atmosphere go hand in hand.Cons: To be able to develop and hold its own against the competition, it will be necessary to invest and recruit quality personnel.
- 2.0Good Team, Stifling HierarchySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, JapanFebruary 22, 2021Pros: Good colleagues; lots of things to learn.Cons: Managers not open to criticism. Too hierarchical; managers feel the need to exert influence to attempt to gain respect.
- 3.0You can work with people from various countriesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanAugust 28, 2018Pros: Work time depends on the department. Free food is available at the head office.Cons: Bad Japanese culture, and many people cannot speak English (especially old people).
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