Software Engineer Interview Experience - Tokyo, Japan
September 10, 2023
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
3 interviews and initial test at the beginning. Deep down on technical problems, culture, etc. Positive interview overall. Could focus more on background experience and problem-solving. Overall positive experience, recommended.
Questions
Various questions technical culture related.
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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
Great company to work for
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
February 17, 2025
Pros: Usually pays better than what the average says here on Glassdoor. Good working culture. Lots of company events. Everybody minds their own business at work, but nobody is afraid of asking questions.
Cons: There have been layoffs. It kills the mood.
Work is hard.
5.0
Great Benefits, Still Thinking
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Tokyo, Japan
July 17, 2023
Pros: Big company with good benefits.
Cons: Let me think of it!
- 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.
- 4.0Great company to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaFebruary 17, 2025Pros: Usually pays better than what the average says here on Glassdoor. Good working culture. Lots of company events. Everybody minds their own business at work, but nobody is afraid of asking questions.Cons: There have been layoffs. It kills the mood. Work is hard.
- 5.0Great Benefits, Still ThinkingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, JapanJuly 17, 2023Pros: Big company with good benefits.Cons: Let me think of it!
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