Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
February 27, 2019
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
First, I had an online coding interview, followed by a meeting to discuss my resume and previous work.
There was no stress, and the interviewer was friendly, but they were looking for master's course students.
Questions
What is your current position at the University, and what would you like to work for us?
What is your greatest achievement in life?
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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.
4.0
Great Food, Cultural Issues
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
January 16, 2023
Pros: Free Food (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Cons: Japanese Culture in Upper Management is an issue.
4.0
Good Japanese company
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Tokyo, Japan
April 11, 2022
Pros: Salary is fair; work-life balance is good.
Cons: The office location is quite far.
- 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.
- 4.0Great Food, Cultural IssuesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanJanuary 16, 2023Pros: Free Food (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Cons: Japanese Culture in Upper Management is an issue.
- 4.0Good Japanese companySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, JapanApril 11, 2022Pros: Salary is fair; work-life balance is good.Cons: The office location is quite far.
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