Process
Very smooth process. They invite you to do an online assessment, followed by a live technical interview in person.
Following which, they will inform you if you are shortlisted for an HR interview.
Questions
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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
4.0
Challenging Work, Free Meals
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
January 17, 2025
Pros: A lot of challenges exist. Free meals are provided for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Cons: Top-down culture. Too many working hours.
5.0
Love Working Here, Hr Amazing
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
March 24, 2025
Pros: I love working here. HR is amazing.
Cons: None; bigger bonuses would be icing on the cake.
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.
- 4.0Challenging Work, Free MealsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, Tokyo, JapanJanuary 17, 2025Pros: A lot of challenges exist. Free meals are provided for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Cons: Top-down culture. Too many working hours.
- 5.0Love Working Here, Hr AmazingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 24, 2025Pros: I love working here. HR is amazing.Cons: None; bigger bonuses would be icing on the cake.
- 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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