Process
In one video interview, there were two engineers. They gave an algorithm-like problem. At the start of the interview, they said they didn't have much time, so to keep pushing the interview. The question was not difficult but needed to deal with ambiguity. However, they didn't care about it, they just wanted the interviewee to come up with the perfect solution they wanted.
Questions
Question about algorithms and DS.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Rakuten Software Engineer role in Taiwan.
Success Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Taiwan is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Rakuten's Software Engineer interview process in Taiwan.
Rakuten Work Experiences
- 4.0Good company to work for as a foreignerSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, JapanNovember 25, 2024Pros: - Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner. - Fast-growing opportunity. - Evaluation is easy to understand.Cons: There were some mandatory "referral program" activities to invite friends and family to the Rakuten service. Some mandatory meetings were not really work-related.
- 3.0Overall good companySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 10, 2023Pros: Good company, provides facilities, and free food.Cons: Working culture is horrible. Team management is not good.
- 5.0Great place to work!Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 2, 2022Pros: Free food Great peers Good exposure to cutting-edge technologyCons: None serious. Depends on the teams.
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