Process
The first round is the video interview. There are 5 questions:
a. What's your name? Why Rakuten? b. What's your technical background? c. What's your greatest strength? d. What's your career goal?
There is also a program test. If you apply for an engineer position, or if you apply for a researcher position, there are two program tests. You can search for the program on the internet.
Questions
What's your name? Why Rakuten? What's your technical background? What's your greatest strength? What's your career goal?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Rakuten Software Engineer role in Nagoya, Aichi.
Success Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Nagoya, Aichi is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Rakuten's Software Engineer interview process in Nagoya, Aichi.
Rakuten Work Experiences
- 4.0Good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanOctober 25, 2022Pros: A good work-life balance.Cons: Fewer vegetarian options available here.
- 4.0Great Tech, Food, CultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesMarch 1, 2025Pros: 1. Nice tech stack 2. Good work culture 3. FoodCons: I am happy with my job.
- 1.0Stay Away - does not care about its employeesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanMay 15, 2021Pros: Good employee perks; lots of great benefits. Good philosophy (if followed).Cons: No support for career advancement. Old-Japanese style management practices. Offer you a good salary and demote you after you join. No trust in people. Focus on numbers, not people.
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