Software Engineer Interview Experience - Singapore
February 24, 2025
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Normal interview. Questions asked don't seem to be related much to tech. Feels like questions asked are pretty odd and not related much to software engineering. More behavioral than technical.
Questions
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 18 interview experiences for the Rakuten Software Engineer role in Singapore.
Success Rate
17%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Singapore is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive44%
Neutral33%
Negative22%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Rakuten's Software Engineer interview process in Singapore.
Rakuten Work Experiences
5.0
I like the culture compared to other traditional companies
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
November 11, 2016
Pros: 1. Can speak English
2. Have big scope of business
3. Respected by others
Cons: Some projects still need a high Japanese level.
4.0
Work-Life Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
September 18, 2024
Pros: Non-Japanese way of working is so good for international employees.
Cons: A bit disorganized structure and mismanagement of employees.
4.0
Great WLB, polite and kindly colleagues
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan
October 16, 2022
Pros: Great WLB, polite and kind colleagues.
Cons: Low salary, lack of benefits.
- 5.0I like the culture compared to other traditional companiesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanNovember 11, 2016Pros: 1. Can speak English 2. Have big scope of business 3. Respected by othersCons: Some projects still need a high Japanese level.
- 4.0Work-Life BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanSeptember 18, 2024Pros: Non-Japanese way of working is so good for international employees.Cons: A bit disorganized structure and mismanagement of employees.
- 4.0Great WLB, polite and kindly colleaguesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTaipei, Taipei City, TaiwanOctober 16, 2022Pros: Great WLB, polite and kind colleagues.Cons: Low salary, lack of benefits.
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