Process
Greatly streamlined and easy to follow up with HR. Started with HR interviews, then a technical test you can take in whatever language you want, and a technical interview with a hiring manager. Finally, the offer interview.
Questions
Tell me about your understanding of data structures and algorithms.
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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
5.0
Great Start, Fantastic Place
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore
August 19, 2020
Pros: Competitive salary, good for freshers.
Cons: nothing at all. Best to work.
4.0
Chill People, Average Politics
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
October 17, 2023
Pros: Decent workplace, I guess. People are chill.
Cons: Nothing in particular, apart from the average political wars.
4.0
Great Growth, Some Toxic Teams
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
April 9, 2024
Pros: Very foreigner-friendly and gave a lot of room for personal growth.
Cons: Some teams can be toxic.
- 5.0Great Start, Fantastic PlaceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeAugust 19, 2020Pros: Competitive salary, good for freshers.Cons: nothing at all. Best to work.
- 4.0Chill People, Average PoliticsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanOctober 17, 2023Pros: Decent workplace, I guess. People are chill.Cons: Nothing in particular, apart from the average political wars.
- 4.0Great Growth, Some Toxic TeamsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanApril 9, 2024Pros: Very foreigner-friendly and gave a lot of room for personal growth.Cons: Some teams can be toxic.
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