Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
August 9, 2018
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
They conducted aptitude and coding exams, which I cleared and went for the technical round. However, they didn't call me for any questions and directly rejected me. The worst thing is they rejected me without asking a single question. I wasted the whole day there until 5:30 and then returned.
Questions
No questions they asked gave food alone.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Rakuten Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
14%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive29%
Neutral29%
Negative43%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Rakuten's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Rakuten Work Experiences
2.0
Good Food, Toxic Culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
April 5, 2021
Pros: - Good work-life balance
- Food
Cons: - Lots of politics === Less actual work.
- Middle management is not motivated enough to work.
- No growth/path defined.
- Micromanagement is the norm.
- Pretty hostile environment to work.
- Lots of talks about diversity and inclusion but no actual work/steps.
1.0
Not a great company
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Tokyo, Japan
August 21, 2022
Pros: Can be chilled depending on your department.
Cons: No control over your career
5.0
Great Food, Sadly Gone
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
June 1, 2025
Pros: Good food, plenty of healthy options.
Cons: I no longer work there.
- 2.0Good Food, Toxic CultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 5, 2021Pros: - Good work-life balance - FoodCons: - Lots of politics === Less actual work. - Middle management is not motivated enough to work. - No growth/path defined. - Micromanagement is the norm. - Pretty hostile environment to work. - Lots of talks about diversity and inclusion but no actual work/steps.
- 1.0Not a great companySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, JapanAugust 21, 2022Pros: Can be chilled depending on your department.Cons: No control over your career
- 5.0Great Food, Sadly GoneSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanJune 1, 2025Pros: Good food, plenty of healthy options.Cons: I no longer work there.
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