Software Engineer Interview Experience - Tokyo, Japan
December 1, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process had 3 rounds: 2 technical and 1 HR Round. Both were easy and project-oriented, with a discussion about previous experiences. The interviewer was friendly and kind; it was a very smooth interview process.
Questions
LEADERSHIP qualities in you that help you grow
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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
2.0
Traditional Japanese Company
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Tokyo, Japan
November 19, 2021
Pros: It's a big Japanese IT company.
Cons: - It turns to a too traditional Japanese company.
- Hard to promote.
4.0
A great place to start your career
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
December 24, 2024
Pros: Great for associate and beginner engineers.
Cons: It's hard to progress in a career as a software engineer after 3 years.
4.0
A bit rigid, but a good workplace overall
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
June 3, 2024
Pros: Teammate is awesome.
The benefits are OK.
Cons: Too many meetings.
It can be good or bad depending on the team.
- 2.0Traditional Japanese CompanySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, JapanNovember 19, 2021Pros: It's a big Japanese IT company.Cons: - It turns to a too traditional Japanese company. - Hard to promote.
- 4.0A great place to start your careerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanDecember 24, 2024Pros: Great for associate and beginner engineers.Cons: It's hard to progress in a career as a software engineer after 3 years.
- 4.0A bit rigid, but a good workplace overallSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanJune 3, 2024Pros: Teammate is awesome. The benefits are OK.Cons: Too many meetings. It can be good or bad depending on the team.
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