Software Engineer Interview Experience - Saudi Arabia
January 1, 2015
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
- Fill the application form on the website.
- Do the online coding (calculate the area of two rectangles that may overlap, which is in the LeetCode problems).
- Skype Technical interview. Questions in C++ such as the definition of 'volatile' are asked.
Now waiting for the second interview.
Questions
What's the definition of the 'volitate' keyword in C++?
List sorting algorithms.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Rakuten Software Engineer role in Saudi Arabia.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Saudi Arabia is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Rakuten's Software Engineer interview process in Saudi Arabia.
Rakuten Work Experiences
3.0
A good place to develop skills
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Tokyo, Japan
January 12, 2023
Pros: You can develop your skill.
Cons: A tight schedule can be a source of stress.
1.0
Stay Away - does not care about its employees
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
May 15, 2021
Pros: 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.
4.0
International Team and Strong Perks, Held Back by Bureaucracy
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
September 7, 2025
Pros: Supportive, respected, diverse teams.
English-friendly environment.
Tokyo perks.
Cons: Bureaucratic, hierarchical, micromanagement, slow innovation, and outdated tech in some teams.
- 3.0A good place to develop skillsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, JapanJanuary 12, 2023Pros: You can develop your skill.Cons: A tight schedule can be a source of stress.
- 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.
- 4.0International Team and Strong Perks, Held Back by BureaucracySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanSeptember 7, 2025Pros: Supportive, respected, diverse teams. English-friendly environment. Tokyo perks.Cons: Bureaucratic, hierarchical, micromanagement, slow innovation, and outdated tech in some teams.
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