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The online test did not get there. The test was very easy, but I had not studied that part. That's why I could not complete it. You should focus more on Big O notation. Make sure you write efficient questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 30 interview experiences for the Rakuten Software Engineer role in Tokyo, Japan.
Success Rate
23%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Tokyo, Japan is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive47%
Neutral40%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Rakuten's Software Engineer interview process in Tokyo, Japan.
Rakuten Work Experiences
3.0
Free Food, Office Required
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
September 4, 2025
Pros: You can eat healthy meals for free.
Cons: Have to work from the office.
4.0
Software Engineer at Rakuten Taiwan
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Taipei, Taiwan
September 25, 2024
Pros: - Work-life balance
- A lot of free courses and materials for self-learning
- Flat management structure
- Opportunities to play with different tech stacks
Cons: - Cannot work from home.
- Company prospects are not too promising.
- Internal infrastructure is unreliable.
2.0
Did not like working here
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
March 22, 2018
Pros: Location is good.
Lunch is free.
Metro connectivity.
Cons: No challenging work.
Works like a services company, since you have to get projects from Japan.
- 3.0Free Food, Office RequiredSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanSeptember 4, 2025Pros: You can eat healthy meals for free.Cons: Have to work from the office.
- 4.0Software Engineer at Rakuten TaiwanSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTaipei, TaiwanSeptember 25, 2024Pros: - Work-life balance - A lot of free courses and materials for self-learning - Flat management structure - Opportunities to play with different tech stacksCons: - Cannot work from home. - Company prospects are not too promising. - Internal infrastructure is unreliable.
- 2.0Did not like working hereSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 22, 2018Pros: Location is good. Lunch is free. Metro connectivity.Cons: No challenging work. Works like a services company, since you have to get projects from Japan.
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