Process
I was approached by a headhunter and received an invitation to attend a live coding interview after a resume screening by Rakuten. The live coding interview wasn't using some LeetCode style. There were two people.
Questions
Key challenges in your current role.
System design question based on the live coding question.
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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
5.0
Software Engineer Intern
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Tokyo, Japan
October 14, 2016
Pros: The company covers all fees, like accommodation, flights, and commuting.
At the headquarters, three meals are served freely.
Besides all these non-technical pros, I think it's really a good learning experience to see how a big company runs its software development process and the cooperation between product managers and engineers.
Cons: A little bit too much meeting
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.
1.0
Challenging Work Environment with Serious Cultural Issues
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 22, 2025
Pros: You definitely learn how to handle workplace politics and understand how things really work inside a company.
Cons: I’d recommend staying clear of the payment department. Things there just don’t feel very fair or transparent, and it can get unnecessarily stressful.
There’s also quite a bit of internal politics, and at times it didn't feel like a very respectful or comfortable place for women.
I really hope the company works on being more transparent and creating a healthier, more supportive work environment.
- 5.0Software Engineer InternSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, JapanOctober 14, 2016Pros: The company covers all fees, like accommodation, flights, and commuting. At the headquarters, three meals are served freely. Besides all these non-technical pros, I think it's really a good learning experience to see how a big company runs its software development process and the cooperation between product managers and engineers.Cons: A little bit too much meeting
- 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.
- 1.0Challenging Work Environment with Serious Cultural IssuesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 22, 2025Pros: You definitely learn how to handle workplace politics and understand how things really work inside a company.Cons: I’d recommend staying clear of the payment department. Things there just don’t feel very fair or transparent, and it can get unnecessarily stressful. There’s also quite a bit of internal politics, and at times it didn't feel like a very respectful or comfortable place for women. I really hope the company works on being more transparent and creating a healthier, more supportive work environment.
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