Process
I had a 1-to-1 interview with a Japanese guy.
I explained things about my project and stuff, but the interviewer didn't understand English.
The whole process was not well organized.
I was so mad to face this situation after spending my time and money.
Questions
The funny thing is, he doesn't speak English at all. He doesn't understand what I explain, and I got declined.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Rakuten Software Engineer role in Seoul.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Seoul is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral33%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Rakuten's Software Engineer interview process in Seoul.
Rakuten Work Experiences
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.
3.0
Upper management is incompetent
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
October 1, 2024
Pros: Food is great. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all served.
Cons: Bad upper management. The quality of work totally depends on the team.
4.0
Life at Rakuten Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
July 16, 2025
Pros: It's like more Western culture in the office, unlike other Japanese companies. You will work with Indian, Chinese, and Western people. You don't need Japanese; even Japanese people speak English.
Cons: I don't see any growth here.
- 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.
- 3.0Upper management is incompetentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanOctober 1, 2024Pros: Food is great. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all served.Cons: Bad upper management. The quality of work totally depends on the team.
- 4.0Life at Rakuten PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeShinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JapanJuly 16, 2025Pros: It's like more Western culture in the office, unlike other Japanese companies. You will work with Indian, Chinese, and Western people. You don't need Japanese; even Japanese people speak English.Cons: I don't see any growth here.
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